Kemp has been a prominent figure in city politics for many years, having served as a councillor for Byker since 2002.
The Labour group, which has run the city council since 2011, is expected to elect a new leader over the coming weeks, although details of how that contest will proceed have not yet been announced.
A new leader can only be formally appointed at a future meeting of the full council, the next of which is scheduled for 2 October.
Kemp will continue to sit as a city councillor and said he planned to return to representing the residents of Byker once his health had improved.
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