What’s Liverpool Legend Ray Kennedy’s Cause of Death?
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Shocked fans are curious about Liverpool great icon Ray Kennedy’s cause of death since he reportedly passed away on Tuesday morning (November 30) at the age of 70. May the legend rest in heaven.
He made 393 appearances for the Reds, scoring 72 goals and winning 11 major trophies at Anfield, while he was additionally featured for Arsenal and Swansea City, and now Liverpool is mourning the passing of their club star who has died unexpectedly.
The heartbreaking death news was confirmed by official sources; Liverpool’s official statistician, Ged Rea, was the first one who announced the news, tweeting, “RIP Ray Kennedy. One of the legendary Liverpool midfielders of any generation.”
He then came to add, “His teammates and opponents knew just how brilliant he was. He fought a horrible illness for many years with great dignity and resolve. Truly gutted to hear this news today.”
Making 393 appearances and scoring 72 goals, Ray won five league championships, five league championships, three European Cups, one League Cup, a UEFA Cup, and a European Super Cup during a seven-and-a-half-year stay at Liverpool.
His arrival at the club from Arsenal in July 1974 was overshadowed by the news Bill Shankly, the manager who had signed him, announced his departure from Anfield on the same day.
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Now talks are underway around creating a lasting memorial to the popular player, which could be formally unveiled at a fundraising event later this month.
Seaton Valley Council as well AS the Seaton Valley Federation Governors have written to Northumberland County Council requesting it to name the new community sports facilities, due to open in 2024, after the legend.
And the school federation – which includes Astley High, Seaton Sluice Middle, and Wytrig Middle schools – will create the ‘Ray Kennedy Memorial Trophy’ to be presented to a deserving student each year.
Elsewhere, in conjunction with New Hartley Juniors FC, New Hartley Residents Club, and Seaton Terrace Social Club the council is organizing a charity fundraising event on June 25 in Aid of Parkinson’s UK at the Social Club.
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Ray Kennedy’s cause of death was reported as his longtime disease; After having suffered from Parkinson’s disease for 35 years, Ray Kennedy, who was a principal figure in the Reds team that dominated both English and European football in the 1970s, breathed his last.
Ray spent time coaching at Sunderland following hanging up his boots, while Liverpool and Arsenal held a testimonial in April 1991. Although at that time he increasingly struggled with Parkinson’s and the effects of his medication throughout his later years, he will always be remembered as a real Anfield great.
The news overshadowed his arrival at the club from Arsenal in July 1974 Bill Shankly announced his retirement from Anfield on the same day.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the legend’s family, friends, fans, and all his loved ones on these challenging days. You can also leave a condolence message below the comment box to honor him.
Kennedy was a left midfielder in Liverpool’s hugely-successful team of the late 1970s and early ’80s. He was awarded five First Division titles. During his five seasons with Arsenal prior to his Liverpool-record £200,000 move to Anfield, he lifted the First Division and the FA Cup during a double-winning 1970/71 campaign and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup the previous term.
Kennedy left Liverpool in January 1982 to enter Swansea City for £160,000, and he won the Welsh Cup during his time with the club before a brief spell at Hartlepool United.
The Northumberland-born Wideman played out the remaining months of his career as a player-manager for Cypriot club Pezoporikos and a stint with Non-League side Ashington.
Reactions to Ray Kennedy’s Passing
Celebrities’ death news always breaks many hearts; however, fans kindly remember memories, and their idols are alive in their hearts even after death.
Quickly after the tragic news was released, many beloved Kennedy friends, fans, and teammates expressed their sadness on social media by posting their tributes.
Gunners fan Piers Morgan paid tribute to Kennedy, tweeting: “RIP Ray Kennedy. Arsenal double-winning star in 1971 and one of my first footballing heroes. Went on to play for Liverpool & England. Fought a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Very sad news.”
A fan wrote, “Sad sad news that the wonderful Ray Kennedy has passed away at 70 years of age. Double a winner at Arsenal and a legendary performer when Liverpool dominated at home and in Europe. One of the all-time greats of English football.”
Another said: Sorry to hear of the passing of Ray Kennedy after a long long battle with illness. A great servant of @Arsenal and @LFC even if he did score that goal!! He’d have played regularly with your father @touchofpowder and one of your boyhood heroes @ianscagnelli.
Someone wrote: Sad news about Ray Kennedy, one hell of a player. An integral part of the Liverpool machine of the 70s & early 80s. Sadly overlooked by England in preference to the inferior Trevor Brooking. Fought a brave battle with Parkinson’s and is now at peace.
Also, a user tweeted: Awful sad news with the passing of the great Ray Kennedy, how I wish he had played for us, what a career he had, scandalous how he was allowed to leave the area.”
Charles Watts stated: A legend from Arsenal’s 1971 double team (scored the winner the night Arsenal won the league at White Hart Lane), who went on to achieve incredible things for Liverpool. He fought a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A sad, sad day. RIP.”
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