Liverpool Legend Kenny Dalglish Diagnosed with Cancer
June 18, 2026 · Mariano Bravo
Kenny Dalglish, the legendary Scottish footballer and former Liverpool manager, has been diagnosed with cancer. The 75-year-old is currently receiving treatment, and this personal news was inadvertently shared on social media.
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Kenny Dalglish, the iconic former Liverpool player and manager, has revealed that he is battling cancer. The 75-year-old Scottish football legend is already undergoing treatment for the illness. While Dalglish intended to keep this information private, it was accidentally disclosed via social media. Following this, both Dalglish and Liverpool confirmed his condition. Dalglish stated, "I am currently receiving cancer treatment. Unlike my skills with mobile phones, the treatment is progressing well. Ideally, this should have remained private, but my ineptitude with modern technology led to its disclosure. I did not wish for this to become public, so I would appreciate respect for my family's and my privacy," as quoted by the BBC.
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