Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 15, 2024 10:27:10 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqvvyypg33zo
Only 54.
Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has died at the age of 54 after a short illness.
Campbell scored 148 goals in 542 appearances across spells with eight clubs during his career.
Everton said earlier this month he became ill in May and was "very unwell" in hospital.
"We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness," said Arsenal.
"Kevin was adored by everyone at the club. All of us are thinking of his friends and family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Kevin."
Everton said: "Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the death of our former striker Kevin Campbell at the age of just 54.
"Not just a true Goodison Park hero and icon of the English game, but an incredible person as well - as anyone who ever met him will know. RIP, Super Kev."
Only 54.
Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has died at the age of 54 after a short illness.
Campbell scored 148 goals in 542 appearances across spells with eight clubs during his career.
Everton said earlier this month he became ill in May and was "very unwell" in hospital.
"We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness," said Arsenal.
"Kevin was adored by everyone at the club. All of us are thinking of his friends and family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Kevin."
Everton said: "Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the death of our former striker Kevin Campbell at the age of just 54.
"Not just a true Goodison Park hero and icon of the English game, but an incredible person as well - as anyone who ever met him will know. RIP, Super Kev."
