Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 as ex-Liverpool player's family releases heartbreaking statement

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Liverpool FC NewsLiverpool FCThe family of Kevin Keegan has released a statement on the former Liverpool player's passing at the age of 75, following a battle with cancer.Former Liverpool player Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75(Image: (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images))Former Liverpool player Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, with the ex-England player and manager passing away following a battle with cancer.Keegan's family released a statement after the news, which reads: "It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75.“Kevin had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments. A double Ballon d’Or winner, Kevin 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.”Keegan was born and raised in Doncaster, England, where he would begin to build out his professional playing career with Scunthorpe United.Noticed for his ability as a forward, Billy Shankly signed him for Liverpool in 1971, where he would go on to have the most memorable part of his career.This is a breaking news story, more to follow as it breaks...Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC