Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell dies at the age of 54.
He won four major trophies with Arsenal before going on to play for Leyton Orient, Leicester, Nottingham Forest, Trabzonspor, Everton, West Brom and Cardiff.Everton said earlier this month he became ill in May and was "very unwell" in hospital.
"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." "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."After coming through Arsenal's youth set-up, Campbell made his senior debut for the club in 1988, following loan spells with Leyton Orient and Leicester.Campbell then helped the Gunners win the FA Cup and League Cup double in 1993, and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1994.
Following a short stint in Turkey with Trabzonspor, Campbell made the move to Everton on loan in March 1999, scoring nine times in their final eight Premier League games to help the Toffees avoid relegation.Campbell's playing career came to an end with spells at West Brom and Cardiff. Former Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley, who played alongside Campbell, said: "Life can be so cruel at times.
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