Kenny Dalglish releases a statement via his social media confirming he’s undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis.
The 75 year old had wanted to keep the news private, but accidentally shared the news in an “inadvertent social media post”.
He has since confirmed the news, asking for privacy for himself and his family while also thanking medical staff for their care.
Sir Kenny Dalglish has confirmed he is undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis.
Our support and love is with you, Sir Kenny ❤️
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 2, 2026
Kenny Dalglish wrote: “As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer,” said Sir Kenny. “Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well.
“Ideally, this would have remained private because that’s the way it should be, but my useless technology skills have forced my hand.
“Obviously I did not mean to make this matter public so I would appreciate it if the privacy of my family and myself are respected.
“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 commented: “Love you Dad. You got this. ❤️”
Paul said in his on post: “Like most families, we would have preferred to keep this private, but sometimes life has other plans.
“My Dad has always been my hero, my best mate, and the strongest man I know. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from him, it’s how to face challenges with courage, humour, and dignity.
“The treatment is going well, and knowing him, he’ll handle this the same way he’s handled everything else in life.
“Love you, Dad. ❤️”
Liverpool wrote: “The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will continue to be, with Sir Kenny and his family. The club would also like to underscore his request for privacy moving forward.”
Blackburn Rovers said: “Sending all our love and support to Sir Kenny Dalglish, who has confirmed he is undergoing cancer treatment.”
Ian Rush: posted: “The King is one of the strongest and most positive people I’ve ever known. If anyone can face this battle with courage and determination, it’s King Kenny. We’re all behind you.”
💙 Sending all our love and support to Sir Kenny Dalglish, who has confirmed he is undergoing cancer treatment.#Rovers 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/QZzTjPhj2x
— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) June 2, 2026
Everyone at Newcastle United extends love and best wishes to Sir Kenny Dalglish and his family following his cancer diagnosis. 🖤🤍
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) June 2, 2026
Supporting you all the way, Kenny 💙
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 2, 2026
The thoughts of Tranmere Rovers Football Club are with you, Sir Kenny 🤍
— Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) June 2, 2026
Fans, clubs, the football world sent their love and support after Kenny Dalglish releases a statement confirming he’s undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis…
Alan Shearer: Everyone is with you Kenny 🙏🏻❤️
Jamie Carragher: Sending all our love Kenny ❤️
Robbie Fowler: Sending you lots of love Sir king ❤️
Robbie Keane: Sending my best sir Kenny ❤️
Steven Gerrard: Sending our love Sir Kenny ❤️❤️
Andy Robertson: ❤️
Lucas Leiva: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jordan Henderson: ❤️
Harvey Elliott: ❤️
kelvjmoore: you’ve supported so many families over the years and now it’s time for “us” the whole Liverpool family to support you xxx YNWA
denise.ashworth1: The humility shown in this post sums up the man we all love and respect. Great footballer and leader and ambassador but more importantly a great man. Praying 🙏 and sending love to you and the family ❤️@sirkennethdalglish
@TheKopHQ: Love Kenny, we all do. I’ve met plenty of Liverpool players in the past, both ex players & current one’s. But only one man has ever made me feel star struck and that was Sir Kenny Dalglish. He just has such an incredible aura about him. Hopefully he gets well soon ❤️
@theavfcfaithful: Thoughts and prayers are with Sir Kenny and his loved ones. 💜
@ZenMezzer: An absolute footballing legend. A great man. Sending my very best to him and his family. From a Newcastle fan x
@liverheart: Life is cruel, Hansen, Keegan and now Kenny, praying for a speedy recovery, all the support and best wishes to Kenny and his family.
@mkj1972: Another Liverpool legend is having treatment for cancer Get well soon King Kenny Dalglish for me still the greatest player I’ve seen in the Red shirt at Anfield
@JohnMac22756388: Sir Kenny Dalglish is everything that is good in football. A humble, caring, funny man from the smile when he scored to his humanity in dealing with the Hillsborough disaster. A great player & even better person, wishing the king all the best
@ImJamieMartin: Sad week for legends of football. Awful news about Sir Kenny Dalglish and his diagnosis. That being said, nice to hear some positivity in that treatment is going well. All the best, Sir Kenny and loved ones 🙏❤️
@BazettTony88772: My two iconic heroes of youth, notwithstanding the fact that neither have anything to do with Spurs, Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan, both disclosed that they are in personal cancer battles.
Best wishes for a full recovery lads. 🙏⚽️
@KarlClemmy63779: Yesterday Kevin Keegan with a cancer diagnosis..now Sir Kenny Dalglish. I know how tough that is for the person themselves, family & friends, let’s all of us Liverpool fans send our very best wishes, our prayers & our love to Sir Kenny & Kevin, two fighters who can beat this YNWA
@johnsimmonds13: King Kenny and King Kev both fighting the dreadful cancer at the same time . Cancer may have bitten off more than it can chew with those two legends . Get well soon K and K ❤️🙏