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Former Arsenal and Everton striker, Kevin Campbell has died after a short sickness on the age of 54.
Everton which had stated that Campbell was in poor health in Could and was “very unwell” within the hospital, took to their X (previously Twitter) deal with to announce the demise of the previous Striker.
“Everybody at Everton is deeply saddened by the demise of our former striker Kevin Campbell on the age of simply 54.
“Not only a true Goodison Park hero and icon of the English recreation, however an unimaginable individual as effectively – as anybody who ever met him will know. RIP, Tremendous Kev,” Everton stated.
Arsenal additionally took to their X deal with to announce Campbell’s demise, paying tribute to him and increasing their prayers to his household.
They wrote, “We’re devastated to study that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a brief sickness.
“Kevin was adored by everybody on the membership. All of us are pondering of his family and friends at this troublesome time. Relaxation in peace, Kevin.”
Kevin Campbell performed up entrance for Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Everton amongst others in an nearly 20-year profession on the prime.
He scored 148 objectives in 542 video games earlier than shifting ahead to take pleasure in a profitable media profession.
Campbell’s son, Tyrese, who can also be a footballer and performed for Stoke Metropolis till he was launched final month, paid tribute to his father referring to him as his idol and his function mannequin.
“I recognize my dad was admired by many and the outpouring of affection has been some consolation for us as a household, so thanks for that at such a troublesome time.
“The ache of that is indescribable and as a son you take a look at your dad as invincible. He’s my idol, the one who I wished to be once I grew up. He was the life and soul of each get together and room he blessed, a one-in-a-million person who was beloved by everybody,” Tyrese stated.