Kevin Keegan's final picture and brave public appearance before sad death aged 75

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It was his close friend who confirmed his passing.Graves wrote: “It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75.“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. In an Instagram post, Graces said that 'Keegan was a big fan of "Tuchel Ball"'Content cannot be displayed without consentEarlier in June, when Keegan revealed his cancer diagnosis publicly for the first time he expressed his usual humour to deliver the tragic news.Speaking with Graves at the Tyne Theatre, Kevin revealed a discussion over his treatment.

He said: “I was in a car accident and, through that, I had to have an operation. He’s a Liverpool supporter so I knew I wouldn’t walk alone.“He said, ‘Kevin, this new treatment, I’ve got a tremendous strike rate’.

I’m still here at the moment.”During another moment, Keegan revealed he also wanted to say farewell, having not had a proper opportunity during his second spell managing Newcastle. I didn’t get the chance when I left last time…”