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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Carla Feric

Declan Donnelly in tears as he pays emotional tribute to ‘childhood hero’ Kevin Keegan

TV presenter and Newcastle United fan Declan Donnelly has paid an emotional tribute to his "childhood hero" Kevin Keegan following the football legend's death aged 75.

Keegan, a revered figure who managed Newcastle United and also played for the club for two years, passed away on 20 July after a battle with stage four cancer.

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