Kevin Keegan, former English footballer and manager, has died at the age of 75. His family announced the news in a statement, noting that Keegan had been battling cancer for some time and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments. The family remembered him as "a much-loved husband, father, and grandfather," thanking the medical team that assisted him and requesting respect for their privacy.

According to the British press, Keegan had publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis in January. In June, during an appearance at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Newcastle, he stated that a renowned doctor was using a new method to treat his stage four cancer.

Keegan was one of the leading figures in English football during the 1970s and 1980s. As a striker for Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton, and Newcastle, he won two consecutive Ballon d'Or awards in 1978 and 1979, as well as a European Cup with Liverpool. He earned 63 caps and scored 21 goals for the England national team, also serving as captain.

As a manager, he guided Newcastle United and the England national team, among others. Newcastle, his club for two years as a player and five as a manager, paid tribute with an official statement describing him as the beating heart of the club for generations of fans, acknowledging his contribution both as a player and as a manager.

Liverpool also published a commemorative message, calling Keegan a legendary figure destined to remain forever in the club's history.