Kevin Campbell, former striker for Arsenal, Everton, and Nottingham Forest, and esteemed soccer commentator, has passed away at 54. Discover more about his impactful career and legacy.
Bollywood Fever: Former Arsenal, Everton, and Nottingham Forest striker and soccer commentator Kevin Campbell has passed away at the age of 54.
According to British media, Campbell had been hospitalized for two weeks before his death was announced on Saturday.
“We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness,” Arsenal shared on social media. “Kevin was adored by everyone at the club.”
Born in London, Campbell made his senior debut for Arsenal in 1988 and spent seven years at the club, including two loan spells. He was part of the Arsenal team that won the English first division league in 1990-91, the FA Cup in 1992-93, and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1993-94.
Campbell joined Nottingham Forest in 1995, where he spent three years before moving to Everton in 1999 for a six-year tenure. During his time at Everton, he scored 45 Premier League goals, becoming their fifth-highest goalscorer in the competition and their first-ever Black captain.
“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,” Everton posted on X.
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