Former England Star Kevin Keegan Dies at 75 After Cancer Battle

Kevin Keegan, the former England footballer and manager, has died at the age of 75. He had been battling stage four cancer, which he revealed publicly in June 2026. A statement from his family said he passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Keegan was one of the most celebrated players of his generation. He starred for Liverpool in the 1970s, winning three First Division titles and two European Cups. He also played for Hamburg, where he was named European Footballer of the Year twice, and later for Newcastle United. As a manager, he led Newcastle to two top-flight runner-up finishes and managed the England national team. His football career began at Scunthorpe United before he moved to Liverpool in 1971. After retiring as a player, he managed Newcastle, Fulham, and England. He was known for his tireless running, skill, and leadership on the pitch. Keegan had been undergoing treatment for cancer since his diagnosis earlier this year. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. Tributes have poured in from across the football world, remembering him as a legend of the game.