Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar reveals he is suffering from liver failure and Parkinson's disease
The Cleveland sports icon confirmed to 3News that he is suffering from liver failure and Parkinson's disease.
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Author: Anna Meyer
Published: 9:21 AM EDT July 9, 2024
Updated: 9:21 AM EDT July 9, 2024
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CLEVELAND — Former Cleveland Browns QB Bernie Kosar has shared the news that he needs a liver transplant and has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Kosar first shared the news in an article from Cleveland Magazine, but 3News has since spoken with Kosar who confirmed that he is dealing with liver failure and Parkinson's disease.
According to an article from Cleveland Magazine, Kosar was placed on the liver transplant list in late spring. In addition, he told Cleveland Magazine that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in February.
One of Kosar's doctors told Cleveland Magazine that "there is more than a 90% chance that Kosar will need a new liver."
Cleveland Clinic describes Parkinson's disease as "an age-related degenerative brain condition, meaning it causes parts of your brain to deteriorate. It’s best known for causing slowed movements, tremors, balance problems and more. Most cases happen for unknown reasons, but some are inherited."
Since retiring in 1996, Kosar has had a long struggle with injuries stemming from his playing days, specifically head and brain injuries. Throughout his career, Kosar says he suffered 80 broken bones, 40 surgeries, numerous seizures and countless concussions.
Last year, Kosar launched KosarWellness.com to share the supplements that he takes on a daily basis.
The Ohio native led the Browns to three AFC championship game appearances. He was cut by Cleveland coach Bill Belichick in 1993 and went on to win a Super Bowl as a backup with Dallas. Kosar passed for 23,301 yards and threw 124 touchdown passes from 1985-96.
The now 60-year-old was a star at the University of Miami before the Browns drafted him first overall in the 1985 supplemental draft.
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