FOOTBALLING legend Kevin Campbell’s last photo posted of himself contained three heartbreaking words.
The Arsenal and Everton ace has sadly died at 54 years old after a memorable two decades on the pitch.
The ex-striker, who had since become a pundit for his sport, was rushed to hospital at the end of May after falling “very unwell”.
His last selfie shared to Instagram was on March 23 last year, in which he said: “Health is Wealth”.
The legend beamed with a box of products from Earthborn Naturals – a company who specialise in making healthy natural food and drink products.
He captioned the snap: “I have got it thanks Earthborn Naturals. Health is Wealth.”
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Arsenal confirmed his death on X/Twitter today.
The club wrote: “We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness.
“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.”
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Everton also tweeted: “Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the death of our former striker Kevin Campbell at the age of just 54.
“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.
“RIP, Super Kev.”
Campbell’s Nottingham Forest teammate Mark Crossley said: “Life can be so cruel at times.
“Absolutely devastated with news of my ex forest team mate 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. RIP mate.”
Campbell made 213 appearances for Arsenal between 1988 and 1995, scoring 59 goals in all competitions.
During his time at the Gunners he won the old First Division, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup.
After stints in Nottingham and Turkey he made 137 appearances for Everton where he scored another 39 goals and played with a young Wayne Rooney.
At Everton, he became the club’s first black skipper.
Campbell played for the Toffees between 1999 and 2005 before finishing off his career with a year at West Brom and then Cardiff City.
He called time on his career in May 2007 after the Baggies released him following their relegation from the Premier League.
In a two-decade career, Campbell scored 149 goals and made 521 professional appearances.
He holds the record for the most Premier League goals without representing England.
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He did, however, make four appearances for England U21s and one appearance for the England B squad.
Campbell began his career at Arsenal and broke into the first team in 1988.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
