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Guardian Sport6/2/2026Sports1 min readUnited Kingdom

Sir Kenny Dalglish reveals he is undergoing cancer treatment

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  • Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish, 75, has revealed he is undergoing cancer treatment.
  • He confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday after an inadvertent social media post, and has requested privacy for himself and his family.

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Sir Kenny Dalglish is a legendary figure in football, particularly associated with Liverpool FC. He has a history of health issues, having previously undergone heart surgery.

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Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is receiving treatment for cancer. The Liverpool legend, who is 75, confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday having mistakenly posted about his treatment earlier in the day. Liverpool have said: “The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will be, with Sir Kenny and his family.”

Dalglish wrote: “As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well. Ideally, this would have remained private because that’s the way it should be, but my useless technology skills have forced my hand.

“Obviously I did not mean to make this matter public so I would appreciate it if the privacy of my family and myself are respected. As ever, thank you to the wonderful medical staff who have shown incredible care and discretion, not just for me but for many, many others. They are a credit to themselves.”

Open Questions

  • What type of cancer is Sir Kenny Dalglish being treated for?
  • What is the specific prognosis?
  • How long is the treatment expected to last?
  • Will this affect his public appearances or roles?

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This article was originally published by Guardian Sport.

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