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SportsFormer Arsenal and Everton striker Campbell passes on at 54

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Former Arsenal and Everton striker Campbell passes on at 54

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Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has passed away at the age of 54 following a brief illness.

Throughout his career, Campbell netted 148 goals in 542 matches across eight different clubs.

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Earlier this month, Everton announced that he had fallen ill in May and was “very unwell” in the hospital.

“We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness,” said Arsenal.

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“Kevin was adored by everyone at the club. All of us are thinking of his friends and family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Kevin.”

Everton said: “Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the death of our former striker Kevin Campbell at the age of just 54.

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“Not just a true Goodison Park hero and icon of the English game, but an incredible person as well – as anyone who ever met him will know. RIP, Super Kev.”

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