Sports02 June, 20262 min read
Sir Kenny Dalglish Undergoes Cancer Treatment After Inadvertent Social Media Post
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Kenny Dalglish, 75, revealed he is undergoing cancer treatment after an inadvertent social media post. Liverpool FC expressed ongoing support and best wishes to Dalglish.
Dalglish cancer treatment revealed
Sir Kenny Dalglish, the former Liverpool forward and manager, said he is undergoing treatment for cancer after he revealed the diagnosis in an inadvertent social media post. Dalglish, 75, wrote: "As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer." He added: "Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well."
“As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer.”
Liverpool issued a statement of support saying: "The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will be, with Sir Kenny and his family." The BBC reported Dalglish wanted to keep the news private but confirmed the diagnosis after accidentally sharing it in an "inadvertent social media post."
Tributes from Henderson and Shearer
Jordan Henderson, speaking while on England duty, said Dalglish had been "a huge figure in my career" and wished him well after the cancer diagnosis. Henderson told Sky Sports: "He’s (Dalglish) been a huge figure in my career, the work he’s done behind the scenes". Alan Shearer also sent support, adding: "Everyone is with you, Kenny."
Sky News reported Liverpool posted: "We are all with you, Sir Kenny," while Shearer wrote: "Everyone is with you, Kenny." The BBC said Henderson contacted Dalglish because he has been "a huge figure in my whole career" and hoped he can "make a strong recovery" and return to his "fighting self" soon.
What comes next for football
Dalglish’s diagnosis prompted a wave of messages from clubs and figures named in the coverage, including Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United, and Alan Shearer. ESPN Philippines reported Blackburn Rovers wrote: "Sending all our love and support to Sir Kenny Dalglish, who has confirmed he is undergoing cancer treatment." ESPN Philippines also quoted Newcastle United saying: "Everyone at Newcastle United extends love and best wishes to Sir Kenny Dalglish and his family following his cancer diagnosis."
“Sending all our love and support to Sir Kenny Dalglish, who has confirmed he is undergoing cancer treatment.”
The BBC noted the news emerged a day after Kevin Keegan revealed he has stage four cancer, placing Dalglish’s announcement in a broader context of high-profile illness. Sky Sports said Dalglish’s treatment is going well and that Liverpool requested privacy moving forward, with the club underscoring his request for privacy as he continues treatment.