Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 as Liverpool legend's family releases heartbreaking statement
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The 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; the news was confirmed on MondayFormer Liverpool player Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75(Image: (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images))Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, with the ex-England player and manager passing away following a battle with cancer.Keegan, who won the European Cup with Liverpool, announced his cancer diagnosis in January. His family released a statement on his passing on Monday, which reads: "It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75.
This is a hugely difficult time and they are requesting space and privacy."Liverpool has paid tribute to the legend with a statement that reads: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened and mourning the passing of the legendary Kevin Keegan.""The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Kevin's family and friends at this hugely difficult time," the statement continued. Rest in peace, Kevin Keegan."Keegan was born and raised in Doncaster, England, where he began building his professional playing career with Scunthorpe United.Keegan helped guide Liverpool to the European Cup in 1977(Image: (Photo by Liverpool FC via Getty Images))Noticed for his ability as a forward, Bill Shankly signed him for Liverpool in 1971, where he would go on to have the most memorable part of his career.
In a 10-year spell for the Three Lions, Keegan picked up 63 caps and scored 21 times, captaining the nation following a downturn in form after the World Cup triumph in 1966.Spells with Hamburger SV, Southampton, and Newcastle followed before his retirement from professional soccer in 1985, before his attention turned toward coaching.Keegan's opening spell with Newcastle from 1992 until 1997 remains memorable, with his players nicknamed the "entertainers" for their thrilling way of playing. With the Magpies, the ex-Liverpool man picked up the Division One title (second tier) in 1993, but went agonizingly close to winning the Premier League in 1996.A spell with Fulham followed, where he won the Second Division, before making his way into the England national team job, where he only lasted for a year.He then spent time with Manchester City, winning the second-tier title, before a short stint with Newcastle in 2008 that brought his managerial career full circle.The impact of Keegan as a player, a manager, and as a person will be remembered for all those he impacted in his time at each team.