Kevin Keegan health update shared ahead of first appearance since cancer diagnosis

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Kevin Keegan was diagnosed with cancer in January and the former Newcastle and Liverpool forward is set to make his first public appearance since his diagnosis 14:47, Sat, Apr 25, 2026 Updated: 14:48, Sat, Apr 25, 2026 Kevin Keegan has undergone treatment for cancer (Image: PA)Kevin Keegan is expected to make his first public appearance since undergoing cancer treatment in just a few weeks. Keegan's family revealed in January that he'd been diagnosed with cancer following 'abdominal symptoms'.The former Newcastle and Liverpool legend, 75, received messages of support from throughout the football world, and there has been encouraging news regarding his recovery.

Read our Privacy PolicyAn Audience with Kevin Keegan will take place at the Tyne Theatre on Saturday, May 31. Keegan left his position 18 months afterwards following a 1-0 defeat against Germany, the final fixture at the old Wembley.Kevin Keegan is scheduled to return to Newcastle on May 31 (Image: PA)Confirmation of his cancer diagnosis came on January 7.

His family said in a statement: "Kevin was recently admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms."These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment. During this difficult time, the family are requesting privacy, and will be making no further comment."There have been appeals to build a statue of Keegan at St James' Park, supported by fellow Newcastle icon Alan Shearer."I would love it if Kevin Keegan got a statue," Shearer told Chronicle Live."I think if there was ever another statue to be built at Newcastle, then it would have to be for Kevin Keegan after what he's done for the football club."