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NFL Legend Marshall Faulk Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis

The 53-year-old Hall of Famer shared on a podcast that he has been battling the disease for 18 months.

Sports • 2 hours ago
NFL Legend Marshall Faulk Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis

Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk has announced that he is living with Parkinson's disease.

The 53-year-old, who currently serves as the head coach at Southern University in Louisiana, revealed his diagnosis on 'The Caring Neurologist' podcast. Faulk stated that he has been managing the condition for the past 18 months.

Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement and tends to progress over time.

Faulk enjoyed a distinguished career in the National Football League, spanning over a decade. During his time in the NFL, he achieved significant accolades, including winning a Super Bowl and earning an MVP award. His contributions to the sport were further recognized with inductions into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame.


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