Everton’s chairman, Bill Kenwright, has been in intensive care following complications during surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his liver.
The 78-year-old is recovering at home having undergone surgery six weeks ago. The operation has been deemed a success but resulted in Kenwright spending “a prolonged period in an intensive care unit” according to an announcement from Everton. Kenwright revealed in April that he had been diagnosed in 2015 with “a chronic illness” that would likely worsen.
In a statement, Everton said: “Mr Kenwright is now out of intensive care and has left hospital. He has returned home to continue his recovery which is expected to be lengthy, but complete. Right up until the day of the procedure the chairman had continued to carry out all his club duties, working hard alongside Mr Moshiri to facilitate the proposed takeover by 777 Partners and supporting [director of football] Kevin Thelwell with the club’s summer transfer activity.
“Mr Kenwright has always been fiercely protective of his private life and is grateful that his privacy has been respected during this difficult time. He hopes this will continue following this update.”
