The former forward of Arsenal and Everton, Kevin Campbelldied this Saturday at the age of 54 after suffering “a serious illness that had him admitted to a hospital in England.”
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Campbell played 542 games throughout his career and scored 148 goals. He was a professional footballer between 1988 and 2007 and spent the best years of his career in the Arsenal. With the ‘Gunners he played 163 games and scored 46 goals, and with the Everton He played in 137 games and scored 36 goals.
The English striker won a English League, an FA Cup, a League Cup and a European Cup Winners’ Cup with the ‘Gunners’.
“We are devastated to know that our former striker, Kevin Campbell, He died after a brief illness. Kevin was adored by everyone at the club. We are all thinking of his friends and family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Kevin,” Arsenal has published along with a photo of the former footballer.
For his part, the Everton reported this month that the former British striker had been admitted to hospital and was “very serious.”
“All the Everton is deeply saddened by the death of our former striker Kevin Campbell at the age of 54. Not only was he a true hero of Goodison Park and an icon of English football, but he was also an incredible person, as anyone who knew him will know. RIP, Super Kev,” Everton assured.
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