Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish, 75, has revealed that he undergoing treatment for cancer by posting a statement on social media12:11, 02 Jun 2026Updated 12:33, 02 Jun 2026Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed that he is undergoing treatment for cancer. The 75-year-old Liverpool legend confirmed the news with a post on social media.‌He wrote: "As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well.‌"Ideally, this would have remained private because that's the way it should be, but my useless technology skills have forced my hand. I did not mean to make this matter public so I would appreciate it if the privacy of my family and myself are respected.‌"As ever, thank you to the wonderful medical staff who have shown incredible care and discretion, not just for me but for many, many others. They are a credit to themselves."His son Paul Dalglish replied, writing: "Love you Dad." England and Newcastle hero Alan Shearer replied: "Everyone is with you Kenny". Former England striker Toni Duggan added: "Sending lots of love".Liverpool said in a statement: "The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will be, with Sir Kenny and his family. The club would also like to underscore his request for privacy moving forward."‌Dalglish is a legend at Liverpool, where he made 515 appearances and scored 172 goals between 1977 and 1990. Brought in to replace Kevin Keegan after his move to Hamburg, he helped the club win six league titles, four League Cups and one FA Cup.After Joe Fagan's resignation, the Scot became player-manager between 1985 and 1990 and was hugely successful, winning three league titles and two FA Cups. He later stepped in to manage Liverpool once more in 2011/12 after the dismissal of Roy Hodgson and won the League Cup.He has served as a Liverpool ambassador at Anfield and remains extremely closely connected to the club to this day.‌The Dalglish family has sadly been touched by cancer before, with Kenny's wife Marina undergoing treatment for breast cancer in the early 2000s. The couple later launched The Marina Dalglish Appeal to raise money for cancer treatment.The news follows Keegan's announcement on Monday that he is now dealing with stage-four cancer. Speaking to fans on stage, Keegan said: "They said we have a top doctor with this new way of fighting what you have got. Which is stage four cancer. He was a Liverpool supporter so I went to meet him. I knew I wouldn’t be walking alone, if you know what I mean."Article continues belowKeegan's family revealed that he had cancer earlier this year. Speaking on Sunday, the Liverpool and Newcastle icon said: "I was in a car accident and, through that, I had to have an operation," he said on stage at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House."The doc said, 'Kevin, this new treatment, I've got a tremendous strike rate'. I said, 'What's your strike rate?' He said, '33%'. I thought it would be 80%, 90%. 33%! I'm still here at the moment."