Brett Favre diagnosed with Parkinson’s, says he suffered 1,000 concussions

Brett Favre diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Brett Favre spoke before a Congressional committee on Tuesday. The Hall of Fame quarterback revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Per ESPN.com:

Speaking before the House Ways and Means Committee, Favre spoke about Prevacus, a company making a concussion drug that received $2 million of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. Favre was the top investor in Prevacus, and text messages show he began asking state officials for help securing funds for the company in November 2018.

“Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others,” Favre said during opening remarks. “And I’m sure you’ll understand why it’s too late for me, because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. This is also a cause dear to my heart.”

Favre is 54 years old. He believes he suffered more than 1,000 concussions playing in the NFL.