Liverpool fans send Kevin Keegan support after heartbreaking stage four cancer news

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NewsShowbiz NewsLiverpool FCThe Liverpool icon announced he has stage four cancerFans rushed to send their support to Kevin Keegan after the Liverpool icon announced he has been diagnosed with stage four cancer. It was during this appearance when he took the opportunity to share further details of his diagnosis.Keegan, who starred for the Reds in the 1970s, told the crowd he has stage four cancer.According to The Mail, Keegan told fans: "They said we have a top doctor with this new way of fighting what you have got.

Which is stage four cancer."Keegan shared that his doctor was a Liverpool fan. I knew I wouldn’t be walking alone, if you know what I mean."It's clear Keegan will not face this battle alone, as the football community have sent their messages of support to the star following his heartbreaking news.Many fans said they are "thinking of Kevin" while others others told him: "You'll never walk alone".On social media, one fan called Alistair said: "The very, very best of luck to you Kev.

His family said in a statement at the time: "Kevin Keegan 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. The statement said: “The thoughts and support of everyone at Liverpool FC and Forever Reds are with Kevin Keegan after he was diagnosed with cancer.”Keegan's playing career also saw him represent Scunthorpe United, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle United, and he subsequently went into management, taking charge of the Magpies twice, as well as Fulham, England and Manchester City.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC