Liverpool and Newcastle United icon Kevin Keegan dies ages 75
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Legendary former Liverpool player Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75. The death of the beloved Reds icon comes just one month after it was revealed he had been battling stage-four cancer.
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In a statement, as reported by Sky News, his family said: "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. The family would like to thank Kevin's incredible medical team for all their support.
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"This is a hugely difficult time and they are requesting space and privacy."
Earlier this year, his family confirmed he was receiving treatment for "ongoing abdominal symptoms," as per the Liverpool Echo.
Keegan, who also represented Newcastle United during his storied career, made his final public appearance last month in the north east.
During that appearance, Keegan was quoted by the Daily Mail as saying: "They said we have a top doctor with this new way of fighting what you have got.
"Which is stage four cancer. He was a Liverpool supporter, so I went to meet him. I knew I wouldn't be walking alone, if you know what I mean."
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Keegan also disclosed his plans to return to St. James' Park for the first time since his departure in 2008, to bid a proper farewell to Newcastle supporters.
He told the audience: "I want to say goodbye. I didn't get the chance when I left the club last time..."
Keegan ranks among the most distinguished English players in history, capturing the Ballon d'Or in 1978 and 1979 while with German club Hamburger SV (where he also won the Bundesliga once), along with three First Division titles and two UEFA Cups with Liverpool, where he made 322 appearances, scoring 88 goals.
After stints with Hamburger and Southampton, he registered 85 appearances for Newcastle before coming back to lead the club, initially in 1992. He secured victory in more than half of his 251 matches in charge and narrowly missed out on claiming the Premier League title. His second spell in the technical area came in 2008.
Despite his legendary standing, Keegan maintained he didn't desire a statue at St James' Park. He said: "You will have to wait until I die. My statue is the way people receive me."