Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell dies, aged 54
Kevin Campbell of Arsenal in 1990 (Getty Images)
Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has died aged 54 after falling seriously ill earlier this month.
Campbell, who also had spells with Nottingham Forest and West Brom, was taken to hospital earlier this month with his management confirming the tragic news in a statement: “Wow this one really hurts. Rest easy KC a true friend and gentleman. Thoughts with Kevs 2 boys and the rest of his family.”
Former club Arsenal added in a statement: “We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness. 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.”
While friend and former teammate Ian Wright added a tribute on social media with pictures of their time together on the pitch: “Till we meet again my friend. I love you so much.”
Kevin Campbell of Everton celebrates in 1999 (Getty Images)Campbell's former Nottingham Forest teammate Mark Crossley praised Campbell as a “gentleman” in a statement on X.
“Life can be so cruel at times,” he said. “Absolutely devastated with news of my ex-Forest teammate Kevin Campbell’s passing, a true gentleman, a great player, a shining light of a dressing room, fun-loving guy, thoughts are with all his family and friends RIP mate."
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