# Former England Manager Kevin Keegan Dies at 75

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-20
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13563799/kevin-keegan-dies-aged-75-former-england-forward-and-manager-passes-away-after-battle-with-cancer
- Language: en
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Kevin Keegan, a former England player and manager, has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. He was a legendary forward and twice won the Ballon d'Or in 1978 and 1979. Keegan had a storied playing career, making almost 750 club appearances and winning several titles.

## Key takeaways

- Kevin Keegan, a former England player and manager, has died at 75 after a battle with cancer.
- He was a legendary forward and twice won the Ballon d'Or in 1978 and 1979.
- Keegan had a storied playing career, making almost 750 club appearances and winning several titles.

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