Newcastle and England legend Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75 after a short battle with illness.
Keegan was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer in January, having been admitted to hospital with abdominal problems.
In a statement, his family said: ‘It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75.
‘The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.
‘Kevin, a double Ballon d’Or winner, 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.’
Keegan leaves behind his wife, Jean, who he met on the waltzers at Doncaster fair in 1970 – he was 19 and she was 16. They married four years later and had two daughters, Laura, 48, and Sarah, 44.
