How did Kevin Campbell die? Former Everton and Arsenal striker's cause of death aged 54

Kevin Campbell has died at the age of 54. The former Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Everton striker, turned BBC pundit, has died almost two weeks after it was revealed he was in hospital with a "serious illness."

“We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness,” Arsenal tweeted. “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.”

Everton paid their respects in a message that referred to him as “Super Kev”. The club said: “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."

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“Life can be so cruel at times,” said his former Forest teammate Mark Crossley. “Absolutely devastated with news of my ex-Forest teammate Kevin Campbell’s passing: a true gentleman, a great player, a shining light of a dressing room, fun-loving guy, thoughts are with all his family and friends.”

ampbell’s son, Tyrese, played for Stoke City until he was released last month. “I appreciate my dad was admired by many and the outpouring of love has been some comfort for us as a family, so thank you for that at such a difficult time,” Tyrese said.

"“The pain of this is indescribable and as a son you look at your dad as invincible. He is my idol, the one who I wanted to be when I grew up. He was the life and soul of every party and room he blessed, a one-in-a-million person that was loved by everyone.”

Campbell, who became a fan favourite playing for the club between 1999 and 2005 having won a league title with Arsenal, became unwell last week. Campbell also played for clubs including Nottingham Forest and West Brom.