Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is receiving treatment for cancer. The 75-year-old former player and manager confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday after accidentally posting about his treatment on social media earlier in the day.
In a statement, Dalglish said: “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.” He added: “I would appreciate it if the privacy of my family and myself are respected.”
Liverpool FC expressed their support, saying: “The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will be, with Sir Kenny and his family.” The club also requested privacy for Dalglish during his treatment.
Dalglish, who started his playing career at Celtic and also managed Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United, is widely regarded as Liverpool’s greatest player. He led the club through the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster in 1989.
Separately, another Liverpool legend, John Barnes, revealed on Tuesday that he has had his prostate removed after a cancer diagnosis. The 62-year-old told Times Radio he is now “fine” and urged men to seek help without stigma.
