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FernandoFowler9 · #1 09-07-2008

Kevin Keegan's family have been hit by tragedy as the Newcastle manager's nephew has been found dead in a hotel room...

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan and his family are coming to terms with the death of 27-year-old Craig Keegan, who was discovered dead by Metro Inns staff last Wednesday.

The office worker booked a three-night stay in the Doncaster hotel and reports suggest that the man died of a drugs overdose between checking in on Monday and the discovery on his body Wednesday morning.

Staff were concerned after a cleaner failed to gain access to Room 220 and manageress Melanie Butcher was the first on the scene, having intended to wake Craig Keegan. The Mirror reports that Butcher "immediately thought that [Keegan] looked dead".

However, it must be noted that the cause of death has not been officially determined and coroner Fred Curtis is still awaiting the results of the routine toxicology tests.

Craig's father is Michael Keegan, the younger brother of Newcastle boss Kevin. Michael said his son suffered from agoraphobia and was largely housebound. In fact, the man hadn't left his house for five months before the doomed hotel stay.

The inquest has been adjourned until a later date.

Libbi-safc · #2 09-07-2008

Wow, Well I am gonna be nice. I do say My heart is with the family during this terrible time.

SUFC STARZ · #3 11-07-2008

OUCH, that's terrible news. RIP and thoughts are with him and his family at this time!

spur-4-eva · #4 11-07-2008

R.I.P. My thoughts are with all who knew Craig Keegan.

Red Army · #5 11-07-2008

RIP, but, may aswell make my point while I can, do you think it makes a difference whether we say RIP or GTF on an internet forum? Just wondering. Is it just common courtesy or...