Kevin Keegan funeral held ahead of Newcastle United memorial service
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:31 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The funeral for Kevin Keegan was held on August 10, 2026, following his death from stomach cancer earlier this summer. Keegan’s family confirmed that a small private service took place, and they expressed gratitude for the numerous tributes received. Details regarding a memorial service hosted by Newcastle United will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a Go Fund Me for charitable contributions to two causes, The Christie Charity and Football Families for Justice.
- •Kevin Keegan died after a battle with stomach cancer.
- •Funeral took place on August 10, 2026.
- •Memorial service by Newcastle United to be announced later.
- •Family encourages donations to The Christie Charity and Football Families for Justice.
- •Go Fund Me raised £5,683 as of August 11, 2026.
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Keegan funeral has now taken place ahead of Newcastle United memorial service
"It is just over weeks ago now when we heard the devastating Kevin Keegan news. King Kev having died after a battle with stomach cancer.
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