Kevin Campbell, Former Arsenal Striker, Everton, And Nottingham Forest, Dies At The Age Of 54

Kevin Campbell, while playing for Arsenal (photo: x @afcstuff)

JAKARTA - Former Arsenal striker Everton and Nottingham Forest and football commentator Kevin Campbell died at the age of 54. British media reported that he had been hospitalized for two weeks before his death was announced on Saturday, June 15.

"We are deeply saddened to know that our former striker, Kevin Campbell, has died after experiencing a brief illness," Arsenal said on social media. "Kevin is loved by everyone at the club."

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

— Everton (@Everton) June 15, 2024

Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the death of our striker Kevin Campbell at the age of just 54. Not just a true Goodison Park hero and icon of the English game, but an extraordinary person as well - as anyone who ever met him will know. RIP, Super fall.

Campbell, who was born in London, made his senior debut at Arsenal in 1988 and spent seven years at the club, including two lending terms. He is part of Arsenal's team that won England's first division league in the 1990-91 season, the FA Cup in the 1992-93 season, and the European Cup Winners' Cup in the 1993-94 season.

Campbell joined Nottingham Forest in 1995, where he spent three years, before moving to Everton in 1999 for a six-year period. Campbell scored 45 Premier League goals for Everton, becoming their fifth-highest goalscorer in the competition and their first black captain.

"Not only a true hero at Goodison Park and an England icon, but also an extraordinary person -- as anyone who has ever met him will know," Everton wrote on X.

Campbell is remembered as a figure who has not only contributed on the field, but is also respected as a warm and influential person in the world of football. The deep condolences were felt by fans and clubs he has played for throughout his career.