Sir Kenny Dalglish, 75, reveals he is undergoing treatment for cancer

Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, confirming the news in a personal statement after an unintended social media post made the matter public.

The 75-year-old Liverpool icon wrote: “As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well.”

Dalglish added that he had hoped to keep the diagnosis private and asked for his family’s wishes to be honoured. “Ideally, this would have remained private because that’s the way it should be, but my useless technology skills have forced my hand,” he said. “I did not mean to make this matter public so I would appreciate it if the privacy of my family and myself are respected.”

He also paid tribute to those caring for him: “As ever, thank you to the wonderful medical staff who have shown incredible care and discretion, not just for me but for many, many others. They are a credit to themselves.”

His son Paul Dalglish responded to the statement with a simple message: “Love you Dad.”

Liverpool Football Club issued their own statement in support, saying: “The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will be, with Sir Kenny and his family. The club would also like to underscore his request for privacy moving forward.”

Dalglish remains one of the most celebrated figures in British football. He made 515 appearances for Liverpool and scored 172 goals between 1977 and 1990, helping the club win six league titles, four League Cups and one FA Cup. He later managed the club across two separate spells, cementing a legacy that earned him a knighthood.