Kevin Keegan, former Liverpool and England star, dies at 75
ESPN Soccer • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75 following a battle with stage four cancer, as announced by his family on July 20, 2026. Keegan, celebrated as one of the greatest players and managers in English football, won three league titles with Liverpool and managed Newcastle United. His family stated he was surrounded by loved ones during his final moments. Esteemed for his charismatic style and significant contributions to the sport, Keegan's legacy includes multiple awards, including two Ballon d'Or honors. The football community mourns his loss during this difficult time.
- •Keegan died on July 20, 2026, surrounded by family.
- •He battled stage four cancer, diagnosed earlier this year.
- •Keegan was a two-time Ballon d'Or winner.
- •He won three league titles with Liverpool and managed Newcastle.
- •His tenure at Newcastle transformed the club into a competitive force.
- 4:18 PMESPN Soccer — Kevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer diagnosis
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool and Newcastle United icon Kevin Keegan dies ages 75
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — 'Legendary' former Liverpool and England star Keegan dies aged 75
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan passes away aged 75
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
- 2:38 PMBBC Sport — Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — 🕊️Grief in England: Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
"Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England’s national team and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died. Keegan’s death was announced his former club Newcastle, where he had been both a player and coach. Keegan revealed last month that he had stage four cancer.
"Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday."It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75," a statement from Keegan's family said.
"Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday."It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75," a statement from Keegan's family said.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 20, 2026, 4:18 PMKevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer diagnosis
Former Liverpool, Newcastle United and England striker Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after being diagnosed with cancer.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 3:42 PMLiverpool and Newcastle United icon Kevin Keegan dies ages 75
Liverpool, Newcastle United, and England legend Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75 after battling stage-four cancer, his family announced in a statement on Monday
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 3:37 PM'Legendary' former Liverpool and England star Keegan dies aged 75
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday."It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75," a statement from Keegan's family said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 3:25 PMLiverpool legend Kevin Keegan passes away aged 75
Liverpool Legend Kevin Keegan Sadly Passes Aged 75Liverpool has lost one of its greatest figures. Kevin Keegan’s passing at the age of 75 brings sadness that stretches far beyond Anfield, reaching e...
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 3:00 PMKevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75
Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England’s national team and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died. Keegan’s death was announced his former club Newcastle, where he had been both a player and coach. Keegan revealed last month that he had stage four cancer.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 2:42 PMFormer Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday."It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75," a statement from Keegan's family said.
- BBC SportJul 20, 2026, 2:38 PMNewcastle, 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.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 2:38 PM🕊️Grief in England: Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
English football is in mourning following the confirmation of Kevin Keegan’s death at the age of 75. The British legend was suffering from stage four cancer, which had been diagnosed earlier this ye...
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 2:36 PMKevin Keegan death: England football legend dies aged 75
Keegan was diagnosed with stage four cancer in January and passed away surrounded by his wife and daughters
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