Overview
- Pete Graves, a Sky Sports presenter and friend, said Saturday that Kevin Keegan has responded well to treatment and is feeling a lot better.
- Keegan plans his first public appearance since treatment at An Audience with Kevin Keegan at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre on Saturday, May 31, with tickets on sale.
- Graves said Keegan feels strong enough to meet supporters, though he is not fully recovered.
- Keegan’s family first disclosed the cancer diagnosis in January after abdominal symptoms and asked for privacy with no further medical details.
- The former Newcastle player and manager remains a revered figure, and calls for a statue at St James’ Park have gathered support from club greats such as Alan Shearer.