Declan Donnelly hails ‘childhood hero’ Kevin Keegan in tearful tribute

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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTV presenter and Newcastle United fan Declan Donnelly has paid an emotional tribute to his "childhood hero" Kevin Keegan, who passed away on 20 July at the age of 75 after a battle with stage four cancer. Donnelly, alongside his presenting partner Anthony McPartlin, honoured Keegan on their podcast, "Hanging Out With Ant And Dec", hailing him as a "true legend to Newcastle United supporters" and acknowledging his profound impact. Donnelly described Keegan as the "David Beckham of his day" and the reason he developed a "rollercoaster love affair with Newcastle United and football" after Keegan signed for the club in 1982. The Newcastle-born presenter expressed his devastation at the news, admitting he "shed a tear", and highlighted Keegan's immense significance to the people of the North East beyond just football. McPartlin echoed these sentiments, stating that Keegan "saved our club when he came back as manager" and would be deeply missed as a true legend of the game and for Newcastle United supporters. In fullDeclan Donnelly in tears as he pays emotional tribute to ‘childhood hero’ Kevin KeeganMore bulletinsThank 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

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