NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre says recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre revealed Tuesday that he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

The 54-year-old Favre revealed the diagnosis during testimony at a congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

Favre, who played 20 NFL seasons, estimated during a 2022 interview that he suffered “thousands” of concussions during his football career, according to Yahoo News.

Parkinson's disease causes deterioration in the brain and affects motor skills.

Farve made the revelation about his diagnosis while testifying about "guardrails" regarding dispersing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds.

He allegedly accepted $1.1 million in federal TANF funds through the state of Mississippi in exchange for no-show speeches dating back to 2017. Favre also allegedly worked with a nonprofit organizer and former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to send $5 million in TANF funds to build a new volleyball arena at Southern Miss while his daughter played for the team, Yahoo News also reports

“Sadly, I also lost my investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others,” Favre said Tuesday. “As I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me – I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s—this is also a cause dear to my heart. Recently, the doctor running the company pleaded guilty to taking TANF money for his own use.”