Former Liverpool and England Star Kevin Keegan Dies Aged 75
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- Former Liverpool and England football legend Kevin Keegan has died at 75 after battling stage four cancer, his family announced.
- Tributes poured in from his former club, remembering his "indomitable spirit" and "remarkable contribution" to football.
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Kevin Keegan, a celebrated former Liverpool and England footballer, passed away at 75 after a battle with stage four cancer, as announced by his family.
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.
Keegan, regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, was diagnosed with stage four cancer and underwent treatment in January.
“It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75,” a statement from Keegan’s family said.
“The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.”
His former club Liverpool said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Kevin Keegan and mourn his loss. His indomitable spirit and remarkable contribution will be forever etched in our history and his legacy will live on.”
Keegan, a dynamic striker nicknamed “Mighty Mouse”, won the English top-flight title three times with Liverpool after starting his legendary career with lowly Scunthorpe.
