Tributes pour in for Kevin Keegan after his death at 75
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Kevin Keegan, former England player and manager, has died at the age of 75. Keegan's family announced his passing, confirming he was surrounded by family after a battle with stage four cancer. Recognized as a transformative figure at Newcastle United and Liverpool, tributes have been shared from various clubs and players, including Alan Shearer. Newcastle described him as a 'true giant' in their history and a vital part of their identity, while Liverpool mourned the loss of a 'bona fide superstar.'
- •Kevin Keegan passed away at 75 after battling stage four cancer.
- •He was celebrated for his time at Newcastle United and Liverpool.
- •Alan Shearer called him 'my hero' in his tribute.
- •Newcastle labeled him one of the most loved figures in their history.
- •Liverpool expressed deep sadness at Keegan's passing.
- 7:21 AMYahoo Sports — 'Keegan's got to be put on a pedestal of legends' - Anderson
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Tributes paid to ‘deeply loved’ and ‘true giant’ Kevin Keegan as football legend dies aged 75
"Newcastle fans and former players are continuing to pay tribute to Kevin Keegan, who has died aged 75. "You hear the word 'legend' banded around all the time now - but Kevin Keegan's got to be put on a pedestal of legends." Lee Clark, who played under Keegan in the 90s said he was "very heartbroken" by the news.
"Keegan’s former clubs led the tributes with Newcastle paying homage to ‘one of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club’s history’
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 7:21 AM'Keegan's got to be put on a pedestal of legends' - Anderson
Newcastle fans and former players are continuing to pay tribute to Kevin Keegan, who has died aged 75. "You hear the word 'legend' banded around all the time now - but Kevin Keegan's got to be put on a pedestal of legends." Lee Clark, who played under Keegan in the 90s said he was "very heartbroken" by the news.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 3:08 PMTributes paid to ‘deeply loved’ and ‘true giant’ Kevin Keegan as football legend dies aged 75
Keegan’s former clubs led the tributes with Newcastle paying homage to ‘one of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club’s history’
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