PA mediaThe family of the premier League Kevin Campbell has questions about the attention he received before his death, according to a forensic court.
The former Everton striker and Arsenal died at age 54 in Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) on June 15.
There was a provisional cause of death as multiple insufficiency due to a cardiac infection known as infectious endocarditis.
The Manchester Forensic Court heard that he had several stays in the hospital before his final admission to magnetic resonance in May 2024, including a period of six and a half weeks in which no underlying cause for his health in decline was identified .
Campbell, who also played for Nottingham Forest and Trabzonsor in Türkiye, had been in shape and well until around January 2024.
It was told to the review audience prior to the incrustation that magnetic resonance later declared a level 5 patient safety incident, the most serious category, with respect to the aspects of their care.
It was also told the court that a subsequent mortality review by the hospital had concluded that his death was “possibly avoidable but not very likely.”
PA mediaSebastian Naughton, who represents Mr. Campbell’s family, said that the magnetic resonance research itself had identified “some deficiencies” in the treatment, with reference to a delay in the diagnosis during its final spell in the hospital.
He said that the family, who was not present at the audience, wanted to know more about his previous stay there.
“The family has questions about the first admission,” he said.
“In general terms, there was an admission of six and a half weeks and no clear cause was identified and if there was a previous opportunity.”
Zak Golombek, forensic of the Manchester area, postponed the procedures before a complete research hearing on a date that must still be decided.
A statement from the University of Manchester NHS Foundation Trust said he would not comment on an ongoing procedure.
Campbell scored 59 goals in 224 games for Arsenal and, together with the 1990-91 League title, also won the Cup FA of the Cup, the League Cup and the European Cup with the Gunners.
He spent three years at Nottingham Forest since 1995 and had a season stop in Türkiye before moving to Everton in 1999.
He stayed in Merseyside until 2005, where he spent a time as a bass captain Walter Smith, and finished his career with spells in West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff.
Later, Campbell worked in sports media and was a member of the Black Footballers association, which works to increase the voice and influence of black soccer players.
