Sports · Keegan dies · ArchiveEngland and Liverpool Legend Kevin Keegan Dies at 75 After Cancer BattleAired July 21, 2026 at 2:48 AM UTCWritten September 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM UTCRead the write-upThis storyTranscript · LOADING0:00We begin tonight with news that has0:01stunned English football. Kevin Keegan,0:04one of the greatest players this country0:05has ever produced, has died at the age0:07of 75. His family confirmed he passed0:10away peacefully surrounded by his wife0:12and daughters after a battle with stage0:13four cancer. Keegan was one of only two0:16English players ever to win the Ballon0:17d'Or and he won it twice in 1978 and0:201979. His family called him a legend who0:23brought joy to millions and said his0:25final months were spent surrounded by0:27love. The family released a statement0:29describing him as a legend on and off0:31the pitch, thanking the medical teams0:33who cared for him through his illness.0:35His career spanned three decades. At0:37Liverpool, he won the European Cup,0:39three first division titles, the FA Cup0:41and two UEFA Cups. He earned 63 caps for0:44England scoring 21 goals and captained0:46the national side before later managing0:48four clubs and the national team itself.0:50For England, Keegan was both captain and0:52talisman. He earned 63 caps across 110:55years, led the team with relentless0:57energy and scored 21 international1:00goals, cementing his place among the1:02country's all-time greats. After1:04retiring, Keegan moved into management,1:06taking charge of England, Newcastle1:08United, Fulham and Manchester City. His1:11Newcastle side, known as the1:12Entertainers, came within touching1:14distance of the Premier League title and1:16won the hearts of a generation. Kevin1:17Keegan was 75 years old. He leaves1:20behind his wife and daughters and a1:21footballing legacy that will endure for1:23generations.Explore with HeyDexThe shortThe short ↗