Following the Gunners’ announcement on Saturday that Kevin Campbell had died at the age of 54 following a brief illness, former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has paid homage to the man.
Following Kevin Campbell’s passing, Ian Wright paid tribute to him, stating that the former teammate of Arsenal meant the whole world” to him.
After a brief illness, Campbell passed away at the age of 54, according to Arsenal’s confirmation on Saturday. And before Spain’s game against Croatia, Wright, a pundit for ITV Sport for Euro 2024, was asked if he would want to say a few words about his friend.
I can’t really go too deep into it, Wright remarked. It’s really recently made. It was only this morning that I learned. It’s too early for me to discuss, but my sympathies and best wishes are obviously extended to his family. I always become emotional when I start talking about it. For many others, myself included, he was everything.
Following Arsenal’s announcement of Campbell’s death, many condolences began to arrive. We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has passed away after a brief illness, the statement continued. At the club, everyone loved Kevin. We are all praying for his family and friends during this trying time. Peace be with you, Kevin.
Shortly later, Tyrese, Campbell’s son, shared a heartfelt homage to his father on social media. I appreciate my Dad was admired by many & the outpouring of love has been some comfort for us as a family, so thank you for that at such a difficult time,” the former Stoke City forward wrote in his post.
As a son, you see your dad as unbeatable, and the pain you feel from this is beyond words. He is my hero and the person I aspired to be when I was older. He was a unique individual who was cherished by many, the life and spirit of every celebration and space he graced. Dad, I will miss you. [Heart-shaped blue emoticon].
Now that we are grieving the loss of an incredibly special father, brother, uncle, and all-around wonderful human being, I would ask that you respect our family’s right to privacy.
Always love you, Dad [blue heart emoji].
Everton, another of Campbell’s previous teams, honored the striker. 52 goals were scored by Campbell in 139 games with the Toffees. The Everton team posted a statement saying, We are all very devastated by the passing of our former striker Kevin Campbell, who was only 54 years old. As anyone who has ever met him will attest, he was not just an iconic figure in English football and a great hero of Goodison Park, but also a remarkable person. Farewell, Super Kev.
