Sir Kenny Dalglish has disclosed that he is currently receiving treatment for cancer. The 75-year-old Liverpool icon confirmed the news via a social media post.
He wrote: “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. I did not mean to make this matter public so I would appreciate it if the privacy of my family and myself are respected.
Dalglish played for Liverpool from 1977 to 1990 -Credit:David Cannon/Allsport/Getty Images
“As ever, thank you to the wonderful medical staff who have shown incredible care and discretion, not just for me but for many, many others. They are a credit to themselves.”
It is understood Dalglish is referring to an Instagram story accidentally posted of a hospital appointment letter, as per The Mirror.
His son Paul Dalglish responded, writing: “Love you Dad.” England and Newcastle hero Alan Shearer replied: “Everyone is with you Kenny.” Former England striker Toni Duggan added: “Sending lots of love.”
Paul further shared on his Instagram story: “My dad, my best mate, my hero. You are s*** on social media but you are the strongest man I know, you got this. I love you.”
Liverpool released a statement saying: “The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will be, with Sir Kenny and his family. The club would also like to underscore his request for privacy moving forward.”
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Dalglish is an icon at Liverpool, where he registered 515 appearances and netted 172 goals between 1977 and 1990. Recruited to replace Kevin Keegan following his transfer to Hamburg, he helped the club secure six league titles, four League Cups, and one FA Cup.
Following Joe Fagan’s resignation, the Scot took on the player-manager role between 1985 and 1990 and achieved remarkable success, capturing three league titles and two FA Cups. He subsequently returned to manage Liverpool again in 2011/12 after Roy Hodgson’s departure and claimed the League Cup.
He has worked as a Liverpool ambassador at Anfield and continues to maintain an exceptionally close relationship with the club today.
The Dalglish family has tragically experienced cancer previously, with Kenny’s wife Marina receiving treatment for breast cancer in the early 2000s. The pair subsequently established The Marina Dalglish Appeal to generate funds for cancer treatment.
The announcement comes after Keegan’s revelation on Monday that he is currently battling stage-four cancer. Addressing fans on stage, Keegan said: “They said we have a top doctor with this new way of fighting what you have got. Which is stage four cancer. He was a Liverpool supporter so I went to meet him. I knew I wouldn’t be walking alone, if you know what I mean.”
Kevin Keegan has revealed that he has been diagnosed with stage four cancer -Credit:ANDREW YATES/AFP via Getty Images
Keegan’s family disclosed that he had cancer earlier this year. Speaking on Sunday, the Liverpool and Newcastle icon said: “I was in a car accident and, through that, I had to have an operation,” he said on stage at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House.
“The doc said, ‘Kevin, this new treatment, I’ve got a tremendous strike rate.’ I said, ‘What’s your strike rate?’ He said, ‘33%.’ I thought it would be 80%, 90%. 33%!’ I’m still here at the moment.”
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