Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has died. He was 54.
Campbell was admitted to hospital final month after falling unwell and his dying was introduced this morning by his former golf equipment.
Campbell broke by way of at Arsenal in 1988 and, after collection of loans, performed a key half within the run-in because the Gunners claimed the First Division title within the 1990-91 season.
He went on to win the FA Cup, the League Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup earlier than becoming a member of Nottingham Forest in 1995.
A brief spell at Trabzonspor was adopted by six years at Everton, the place he established himself as a followers’ favorite.
Stints at West Brom and Cardiff Metropolis got here subsequent earlier than he hung up his boots in 2007, after which he carved out a profession within the media.
An Arsenal assertion learn: “We’re devastated to be taught that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a brief sickness.
“Kevin was adored by everybody on the membership. All of us are considering of his family and friends at this tough time.
“Relaxation in peace, Kevin.”
We’re devastated to be taught that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a brief sickness.
Kevin was adored by everybody on the membership. All of us are considering of his family and friends at this tough time.
Relaxation in peace, Kevin ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Kiywyo7nTr
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 15, 2024
Everton added: “Everybody at Everton is deeply saddened by the dying of our former striker Kevin Campbell on the age of simply 54.
“Not only a true Goodison Park hero and icon of the English sport, however an unbelievable individual as effectively – as anybody who ever met him will know.
“RIP, Tremendous Kev.”
Everybody at Everton is deeply saddened by the dying of our former striker Kevin Campbell on the age of simply 54.
Not only a true Goodison Park hero and icon of the English sport, however an unbelievable individual as effectively – as anybody who ever met him will know.
RIP, Tremendous Kev. 💙
— Everton (@Everton) June 15, 2024
