00:00Kevin Keegan is a name woven deeply into the footballing identity of Newcastle United
00:05and the wider North East. Player, manager and symbol of belief,
00:09his influence on the club stretches far beyond the pitch.
00:13In a statement released by his family, it was confirmed that Kevin Keegan was
00:16recently admitted to hospital after experiencing ongoing abdominal symptoms.
00:21Further investigations revealed the diagnosis of cancer and he's now set to undergo treatment.
00:26His family thanked medical staff for their care and asked for privacy during what they described
00:31as a difficult time. The response from football has been immediate and heartfelt.
00:36Newcastle United described Keegan as King Kev, saying the club's with him every step of the way.
00:42Speaking to Sky Sports, current Newcastle manager Eddie Howe called him an icon and an inspirational
00:47figure, adding that the whole city stands firmly behind him.
00:50Keegan's bond with Newcastle runs deep. He first arrived as a player in the early 1980s,
00:56before returning as a manager in 1992. Under his leadership, Newcastle won promotion to the Premier
01:02League and later came agonisingly close to a top flight title, playing an attacking,
01:07fearless style that defined a generation of football on Tyneside.
01:11Beyond Newcastle, Keegan enjoyed a remarkable career with Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and
01:16England, winning major honours and individual awards, including two European Footballer of the Year titles.
01:23Kevin Keegan's family say he's grateful for the care he's receiving and he remains focused on recovery.
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