NFL legend Brett Favre gave a hopeful update on his battle with Parkinson’s disease, telling fans via X that he refuses to give up on himself.
“Thank you everyone for your prayers and concerns, but contrary to reports, I have not given up hope in my battle with Parkinson’s! Not sure where this came from — but just like I never gave up on the gridiron —not going to start now. I pray there will be a cure one day and I appreciate you all,” he posted on Wednesday, Jan 7.
Favre shared his message after fans grew concerned that he had lost the motivation to treat his condition following comments made on his “4th and Favre” podcast show on January 1.
The 56-year-old retired NFL star also reiterated his commitment to himself amid his Parkinson’s battle in an interview with TMZ. “I have absolutely not given up, and I am fighting till the end,” he shared on Jan. 7. “Yes, I have progressed a little faster than I would have hoped at this point, but I’m extremely thankful and blessed!!!”
Brett Favre Opens Up About Parkinson’s “Fatigue”
During his podcast episode earlier this month, the Football Hall of Fame inductee spoke about the progression of his disease, saying he usually begins to shake toward the end of the day due to “fatigue.”
“As you well know, there’s no cure,” Favre added. “I hear from time to time, ‘Well, they’re five years away from a cure.’ You know, I hope that that’s the case. I really do. But I’m not holding my breath.”
The former Green Bay Packers quarterback noted that he mainly suffers from “rigidity and stiffness,” adding that for now, his cognitive memory has remained “okay.”
According to the Parkinson Foundation, the disease is a slowly progressive chronic neurologic condition that affects movement and coordination. Symptoms include resting tremors, limb stiffness and generalized slowness.
Fans Rally Around Brett Favre Amid Parkinson’s Disease
After sharing his update to X, longtime fans of the former NFL player left comments, encouraging him to stay positive.
“Never quit, Favre. Your toughness on the field inspires us all. Rooting for you!” wrote one.
“Keep fighting Brett. Wishing for a cure for all impacted by this unforgiving disease,” said another.
“Thank goodness. Advances are made everyday. You are so tough and such a fighter. We are all praying for you,” shared a third.
Favre first opened up about his Parkinson’s disease in September 2024. He received his diagnosis in January of that same year after noticing a change in his motor functions.
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