Full disclosure: this writer has always been a Green Bay Packers fan. So it was absolutely stunning news to hear Brett Favre, the legendary former Packers quarterback, was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
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JUST IN: Legendary NFL Quarterback Brett Favre tells Congress he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, says "it’s too late for me."
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 24, 2024
The comment came during a congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.
"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I… pic.twitter.com/3eMJRZwcCc
The majority of Favre's career was played in Green Bay. From 1992 to 2010, Favre had 321 consecutive starts, including 297 regular season games and was the first NFL quarterback to obtain 70,000 yards, 10,000 passes, 6,000 completions, 500 touchdowns, and victories over all 32 teams.
Gut wrenching news. So sad for him and his family. Tough road ahead.
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) September 24, 2024
Really gut wrenching. Favre is only 54 years old.
This is incredibly sad to hear... he was a great quarterback!
— Craig Chamberlin (@CraigChamberlin) September 24, 2024
He sure was.
This is heartbreaking.
— Jack (@jackunheard) September 24, 2024
Thoughts and prayers for Brett and the family.
I know someone who got diagnosed with Parkinson’s recently and it’s incredibly sad.
It is heartbreaking.
Breaking: Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease —
— Dustin Kittle (@dustinkittle) September 24, 2024
In recent years, Favre cited he was knocked unconscious in games 3-4 times; and thus unquestionably suffered concussions then — but added he may have suffered 1,000 concussions in his 20-year playing career. https://t.co/xCgUYIHG8S
Wow.
This kills me. So sad. This hurts my heart. https://t.co/VNg1ccFHn3
— Buzz Patterson (@BuzzPatterson) September 24, 2024
Yes, it does.
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