Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLiverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has announced he is currently receiving treatment for cancer. The 75-year-old former player and manager had intended to keep his health battle private but inadvertently disclosed the news via a social media post. Dalglish confirmed that his treatment is progressing positively and expressed gratitude to the medical staff for their exceptional care. He explicitly requested that the privacy of himself and his family be respected during this time. Liverpool FC issued a statement offering their full support and best wishes to Sir Kenny and his family, while reinforcing his plea for privacy. In fullLiverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in