Former England football player and manager Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

Kevin Keegan, a beloved former England football player and manager, has passed away at 75. He had been battling cancer since receiving a diagnosis in January and was widely known as ‘King Kev’ by fans.

Television host Pete Graves announced the sad news and shared a message from Keegan’s family. He posted on X (formerly Twitter) saying he was “deeply saddened” by the loss.

We are deeply saddened to share that Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75. He fought a battle with cancer, and passed away peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side.

Kevin, a celebrated football player with two Ballon d’Or awards, is remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His family expressed gratitude to his outstanding medical team for their care and support. They have asked for privacy during this very difficult time, as shared by Graves.

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2026-07-20 17:48