Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, according to BBC Sport.
Keegan was one of the best-known figures in English football, with a career that took him from elite playing success to management at club and international level. His death comes seven weeks after he revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
The BBC report did not include further details about his death. Based on the monitored public feed, the news was announced by BBC Sport in its coverage of the former Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend.
Keegan was widely recognised for his contribution to the game as both a player and a manager. He captained England and later went on to lead the national team from the dugout, while also becoming a prominent figure in club football.
His name is closely associated with Liverpool and Newcastle United, where he played major roles in memorable periods for both clubs. He also held managerial posts that kept him in the public eye long after his playing career ended.
The report is based on a monitored public feed from BBC Sport and reflects the information currently available in that feed. Source attribution is included below.
Source: BBC Sports - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2lyl82n2e2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
