England football legend Kevin Keegan has died aged 75.
His family disclosed he was battling cancer in January this year. In June, Keegan revealed he had developed stage four cancer.
“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 announced on Monday (20 July).
“The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.
“Kevin, a double Ballon d’Or winner, was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather. The family would like to thank Kevin’s incredible medical team for all their support. This is a hugely difficult time and they are requesting space and privacy.”
Affectionately known as ‘King Kev’, Keegan made almost 750 club appearances. He was a four-time First Division champion and one-time European champion during his time at Liverpool in the 1970s.
He then won the Ballon d’Or back-to-back in 1978 and 1979 while playing for German side Hamburg. He remains the only British player to achieve that.
The Yorkshire native earned 63 international caps for England and was captain for 31 of those appearances.
Keegan scored 21 goals and played at the 1982 World Cup.
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