 In early April 2020, while in hospital for treatment for an unrelated condition, Dalglish was found to be positive for COVID-19, though asymptomatic.In 2004, Dalglish and his wife founded the charity "The Marina Dalglish Appeal" to raise money to help treat cancer.Dalglish has participated in a number of events to raise money for the charity, including a replay of the 1986 FA Cup Final.