Leeds United pay respects to Kevin Keegan as former England captain and manager dies aged 75
Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75.
Leeds United have paid their respects to Kevin Keegan following the former England captain and manager’s death at the age of 75.
Keegan revealed he had stage four cancer in June and his family released a statement on Monday afternoon saying Keegan had passed away surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.
Tributes then quickly poured in from all across the globe for the former Newcastle United, Liverpool and Southampton star and Leeds United were quick to pay their own respects with a statement of their own.
A statement from Leeds United read: “Everyone at Leeds United is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan.
“We send our thoughts and condolences to Kevin’s family and friends at this sad time. Rest in peace, Kevin.”
The statement on behalf of Kevin Keegan’s family read: “It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75.
“Kevin had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.
“A double Ballon D’or winner, Kevin was a much loved husband, father and grandfather.
“The family would like to thank Kevin’s incredible medical team for all their support.
“This is a hugely difficult time and they are requesting space and privacy.”