With just days to go before Super Bowl LIX, the anticipation is at an all-time high. The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, are on the verge of making history with an unprecedented three-peat championship victory. The excitement has permeated the entire NFL community, and it turns out, even a hospital room isn’t exempt from the buzz.
Mahomes‘ grandfather, Randy Martin, who has been battling serious health issues since last year, remains one of the Chiefs‘ most dedicated fans-even from his hospital bed.
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Health struggles
Randy Martin‘s health struggles began in September 2024, and although he was discharged in October, his condition took a turn for the worse at the start of 2025.
Patrick Mahomes’ mother, Randi, has been keeping fans updated, sharing in January that doctors had moved her father to hospice care due to his declining health.
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However, a heartwarming update has now emerged, bringing a sense of optimism to the Mahomes family.
Randi took to Instagram to share a touching moment with her father. In the photo, her hand rests gently over his, a visible sign of care and support.
Alongside the image, she wrote an emotional caption that revealed just how much Randy‘s mind remains on football despite his condition.
“Afternoon with daddy & all he wants to talk about is the Super Bowl,” she said.
For a family that has football ingrained in its DNA, it’s no surprise that even during this difficult time, Randy‘s main focus isn’t on his health-it’s on his grandson’s chance at Super Bowl history.
Super Bowl LIX, set to take place on Sunday, February 9, in New Orleans, will be a rematch of Super Bowl LVII, where Kansas City defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in a thrilling 38-35 victory.
