Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan passes away aged 75 after cancer battle as family release emotional statement

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He was the man who took Bill Shankly’s second great team and gave it it's heartbeat.In a poignant statement, his family confirmed the news:"It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75. He was a big-game player defined; his two goals in the UEFA Cup final against Borussia Monchengladbach laid the groundwork for a historic era.By the time he left for Hamburg in 1977, having just captured the European Cup, he had made 323 appearances and scored exactly 100 goals.In an official club statement, Liverpool FC expressed the deep collective grief felt across the club"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"We are deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Kevin Keegan and mourn his loss. He earned 63 caps for England, captaining his country 31 times, before later transitioning into a managerial career that included spells with Newcastle, Fulham, Manchester City, and the national team.The official England account paid tribute to his massive footprint on the international game:"We are incredibly saddened by the news that Kevin Keegan OBE has passed away.

Kevin earned 63 international caps and scored 21 goals between 1972 and 1982, before managing the Three Lions from 1999 to 2000.""A true hero of English football."Thomas Tuchel pays tribute to former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan, who has sadly passed away at the age of 75.— England (@England) July 20, 2026Fellow Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher took to social media to encapsulate what Keegan meant to the club's modern identity:"RIP Kevin Keegan. He was a fantastic player, but he was a workaholic.