The death of Kevin Keegan, regarded as one of the greatest football players of his generation, was announced in a statement released by his family on Monday.
"It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75," the statement read.
"Kevin had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments. A double Ballon d'Or winner, Kevin was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather."
Born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire on February 14, 1951, Keegan got his big break when he was signed by Liverpool's legendary manager Bill Shankly in 1971.
At Anfield, Keegan struck up a striking partnership with Welshman John Toshack, going on to win the First Division title three times as well as the FA Cup, the UEFA Cup twice and the 1977 European Cup. He made 323 appearances, scoring 100 goals for Liverpool.
