Football legend Dennis 'The Menace' Oliech and his family are mourning the death of their loved one, Kevin Oliech.

Kevin, the youngest brother to Dennis and last born in the Oliech's family has been in and out of hospital for the past four years.

The former Mathare United player succumbed to cancer while receiving treatment at a German hospital.

The family's spokesman Nixon Oliech confirmed the passing on of Kevin and he said,

For four years he’s been in and out of hospital. Last year he came back to Kenya then returned to Germany but we’ve unfortunately lost him,'

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Dennis took to social media to mourn his brother in a touching post.

'Kevin Opiyo Oliech. I will always love you. you did fight it for long like a lion you can rest now. Till we meet again,' he posted.

His fans flooded the post condoling with him and his family and he responded acknowledging that Kevin had indeed suffered.

Thanks everyone I am humbled, let my brother rest amechoka Sana.

Check out messages of condolences from Kenyans.

Jacob Owino Some things are just so hard to believe. Ghai ati Kevo is no more? A young talented player. Sad indeed.

Mbai Kahara My sincere condolences to you and your family. May the lord God give you strength during this difficult time. Rest in peace Kevin.

Sabina Patrick Ooooh noooooo not him, Jesus. May the God Lord rest his soul in perfect peace. May the Lord give you strength.

Catherine Bunyassi Poleni Sana Dennis and family. May your brother Kevin rest in peace 🙏

Aaron Erique Wah Bilenge! He used to call me Bilenge....Rest in peace Kevvoh.

Rozita Rozita  No way...may he rest in peace and all my condolences...take heart Denno.

Edward Karanja Pole sana Des and family RIP Kevo till we meet again.

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Jane Diah My condolences may his soul rest in Peace.

Hanifa Nambi Hamisi My heartfelt condolences to you May the Good Lord give you peace that surpasses all understanding.

drew_saggz RIP to a dope friend my condolences go out to the family @oliechdennis and friends...may the Almighty grant the family of #kevinoliech #peace #comfort during this time..

Mbai Kahara My sincere condolences to you and your family. May the lord God give you strength during this difficult time. Rest in peace Kevin.

Mulama Simon We pray with you and family bro.

Fyah Mummah Jahmby Koikai Maze Kajole poleni sana.