NFL legend Brett Favre has opened up about his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease, a diagnosis he revealed earlier this year, as the legendary ex-Green Bay Packers quarterback described his struggle and emphasizing how the condition impacts his daily life.
“When I wake up in the morning, I feel like a board,” he told TMZ, referencing the stiffness that has become a persistent challenge.
Favre is renowned for his resilience during an illustrious NFL career that spanned for the better part of two decades, but now faces a new kind of adversity. Despite the problems, he is keeping up a positive outlook, acknowledging the difficulties of dealing with symptoms like tremors, rigid muscles, and fatigue.
The Hall of Famer put his diagnosis, in part, down to the physical toll of the demands of NFL which included countless hits and many concussions. Favre has been an outspoken advocate for player safety, urging parents to limit children’s exposure to tackle football.
Despite the challenges, Favre expressed gratitude for the support of his family and friends, as well as his determination to remain active. His story serves as a reminder of the long-term effects of professional sports and the importance of medical research in tackling conditions like Parkinson’s, and it’s crucial that someone of Favre’s stature is speaking openly about it.
Favre made his voice heard during US election
Favre has recently made headlines due to his clear support for now-president-elect Donald Trump during the recent US presidential election.
On election night, he took to X to make his thoughts known: “If everyone put God first, this would be the results.” It was a message that sparked immediate debate, drawing both praise and backlash from fans and critics alike.
Despite the controversy surrounding his comments, Favre‘s support for Trump has remained unwavering. A week prior to the election, he made a rare public appearance at a campaign rally in Wisconsin, where he shared his views on the current administration, taking aim at Vice President Kamala Harris, and hailing Trump, who eventually won in resounding fashion.
