Kevin Keegan's first public appearance since cancer diagnosis as health update shared

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Newcastle United and England icon Kevin Keegan was diagnosed with cancer at the start of the year, and the 75-year-old has now made a rare public appearanceKevin Keegan has jokingly said he is "still alive" in his first public appearance since receiving his cancer diagnosis. Tonight, he will look back on his career and life in conversation with Sky Sports presenter Pete Graves.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!

He even threw in a cheeky nod to the hoax, responding "Still alive thank you" when Graves asked how he was getting on.He also added: "Really looking forward to going to Newcastle, obviously. He's been very poorly but the great news is he has responded well to his treatment and he is feeling a lot better."He is not out of the woods yet, but he is feeling strong enough to come out and see people, see his fans and tell his stories and relive wonderful memories, which he enjoys doing so much."It is going to be an honour to host and I can't wait to welcome him out and let him hear the cheer of all the Geordies when he gets there."When the bogus Facebook post began circulating, Graves was the first to set the record straight, writing: "I can confirm that this statement is fake and not true.

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