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.
Everton said: "Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the death of our former striker Kevin Campbell at the age of just 54. Following a short stint in Turkey with Trabzonspor, Campbell moved 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. "An intensely private and a truly wonderful human being. I'm devastated for his loved ones, and all of us. Love you Super Kev, Skipper.
Former Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley, who played alongside Campbell, said: "Life can be so cruel at times.
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