Kevin Keegan, one of the most decorated English footballers and former manager of the national team, has died at the age of 75, according to a report by the BBC. The double Ball winner died seven weeks after publicly revealing he was suffering from stage four cancer.
In a statement, the family said that Keegan was "surrounded by his wife and daughters" in his final moments. The family thanked his medical team for their support and asked the public for peace and privacy.
Keegan played for Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle during his playing career. After retiring as a player, he managed Newcastle, Fulham and Manchester City, and was also the manager of the England national team.
The family announced in January that Keegan was suffering from cancer, and in June he revealed that it was stage four, the most advanced form of the disease, indicating that it had spread to other parts of the body.
Newcastle United paid tribute to Keegan, describing him as "one of the most iconic, influential and beloved figures in the club's history". In a statement, the club added that his influence would not be measured by appearances and results, but by the memories he created with the club and the national team, and the generations of fans he inspired around the world.
