Sir Kenny Dalglish, the 75-year-old former Scotland, Celtic and Liverpool footballer and manager, has revealed he is undergoing treatment for cancer. The announcement came after he inadvertently posted about his condition on social media.
In a statement, Dalglish said: “As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Ideally, this would have remained private because that’s the way it should be, but my useless technology skills have forced my hand.” He requested privacy for his family and expressed gratitude to medical staff.
Liverpool FC issued a statement offering “support, best wishes and love” and underscoring Dalglish’s request for privacy. Former players including Alan Shearer and Robbie Fowler, as well as clubs Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United, also sent messages of support.
Dalglish’s wife Marina was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 but recovered after treatment. She later founded the Marina Dalglish Appeal, which funds cancer treatment equipment, and received an MBE.
Dalglish won eight league titles and three European Cups as a player and manager at Liverpool. He was knighted in 2018 for services to football, charity and the city of Liverpool. The news comes shortly after former Liverpool star Kevin Keegan revealed his own stage four cancer diagnosis.
