Kevin Keegan's family 'truly overwhelmed' as funeral plans confirmed

NewsLiverpool NewsLiverpool FCThe former Liverpool player was battling stage four cancer18:38, 03 Aug 2026The family of former Liverpool player Kevin Keegan said they are "truly overwhelmed" by the outpouring of support following his death aged 75. Tributes have poured in from across the football world since it was announced on July 20 that the former Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle United striker had died following a short battle with stomach cancer.‌A private funeral will take place in the coming weeks, while Newcastle United will later hold a memorial service to honour a man who was revered on Tyneside both for his achievements on the pitch and in the dugout.‌A statement from the Keegan family, shared by the League Managers Association, read: “Following