Two weeks after it was revealed that he was hospitalized due to a serious illness, the news has now been released. Before he left the game in 2006, he had made 521 appearances and scored 149 goals.
Campbell, who was born in Lambeth in 1970, went up through the youth ranks at Arsenal and broke into the first-team of the Premier League outfit as a youngster. He then went on to play 213 games for the London team, finding the net on 59 occasions.
He won the First Division, FA Cup, League Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup during his early career with the Gunners.
“We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness,” Arsenal wrote on X. At the club, everyone loved Kevin. We are all praying for his family and friends during this trying time. Kevin, rest in peace.
In 1995, Campbell moved for the first time from his comfortable home in Highbury to Nottingham Forest, where he would play for three years.
Mark Crossley, a former teammate at Forest, said: “Life can be so cruel at times.” I’m inconsolable to learn of the demise of my former Forest teammate Kevin Campbell. He was a wonderful player, a true gentleman, a bright spot in the locker room, and a fun-loving person. My prayers are with his family and friends.
In 1998, Trabzonspor called and offered him a chance to live overseas. But he was only in Turkey for a year before he and Everton returned to England.
In 151 games throughout all competitions, Campbell scored 39 goals, making him a popular player with the Toffees. After that, he played his last game for West Brom.
He entered the world of football media after hanging up his boots and became a regular analyst on television. Tyrese, his son, followed in his father’s footsteps and is currently a football player.
