English football icon Kevin Keegan has passed away at seventy-five years old. He was a two-time Ballon d'Or winner and a Liverpool European Cup champion. Keegan also enjoyed a successful managerial career with Newcastle United and England.
His influence extended beyond football into popular culture during the 1970s. He leaves behind a significant legacy as a player and manager. English former striker and manager Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer.
He was a two-time European footballer of the year with Hamburg. Kevin Keegan, the iconic striker for Liverpool, Newcastle and England, was diagnosed with stage four cancer last year. Kevin Keegan scores twice as Liverpool defeat Newcastle United 3-0 in the 1974 FA Cup final.
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. Sky Sports takes a look back at the incredible career of former England manager and legendary footballer Kevin Keegan, who has died at the age of 75. Keegan revealed in June 2026 he had stage four cancerStarred for Liverpool, Hamburg, Newcastle and EnglandKevin Keegan, the former England and Newcastle manager who was twice named European Footballer of the Year, has died aged 75.
As a player, Keegan illuminated countless matches and in the 1970s proved a stalwart member of Liverpool’s serial domestic and European trophy winning team.Keegan’s family announced in January that he had cancer and, seven weeks ago, he himself revealed that it was stage four, the most advanced form of the disease. “A double Ballon d’Or winner, Kevin was a much loved husband, father and grandfather,” read a statement. “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.” Continue reading... Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75.
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