Former Liverpool And Arsenal Star Kennedy Dies Aged 70

Former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder Ray Kennedy died on Tuesday aged 70 after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease

London, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Nov, 2021 ) :Former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder Ray Kennedy died on Tuesday aged 70 after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease.

Kennedy, a decorated star at Anfield and in north London, was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 1984.

He won three European Cups and five English league titles with Liverpool after signing from Arsenal in 1974.

Kennedy famously scored a crucial goal in Liverpool's 1981 European Cup semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich, sending the Reds to a final they would win against Real Madrid.

He was also a key figure for Arsenal when they won the top-flight title and FA Cup, beating Liverpool in the final, in 1971.

A testimonial game between Liverpool and Arsenal was held to aid Kennedy's Parkinson's fight in 1991.

Later that year, he sold his medals and 17 England caps to help raise funds for his care.

"The thoughts of everybody at Liverpool FC are with Ray's family and friends at this sad and difficult time," Liverpool said on their website on Tuesday.

Kennedy scored 72 goals in 393 appearances during his eight years at Liverpool.

With Arsenal, where he started his career in 1968 -- making his debut aged 18 -- Kennedy netted 71 times in 212 games.

He headed the goal that clinched the 1971 title for Arsenal at the White Hart Lane home of their arch rivals Tottenham.

His distinguished career was all the more impressive after he was rejected by Port Vale as a youngster.