Kevin Campbell: Former Arsenal and Everton striker dies, aged 54, after illness

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Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has died, aged 54.

The Londoner was hospitalised earlier in June, with former club Everton confirming at the time that Campbell was “very unwell”. Sports Management International on Saturday morning confirmed Campbell had passed away.

"Wow this one really hurts,” a post on X read. “Rest easy KC a true friend and gentleman. Thoughts with Kevs 2 boys and the rest of his family."

Campbell came through the Gunners academy before helping them to the First Division title, FA Cup and League Cup as he racked up over 200 appearances

He left in 1995 to join Nottingham Forest. Following a brief stint with Turkish club Trabzonspor, he returned to England with Everton where he became a fan favourite before finishing his career at West Brom.

Former Nottingham Forest team-mate Mark Crossley posted his own tribute on X.

He wrote: "Life can be so cruel at times Absolutely devastated with news of my ex forest team mate 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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