Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre opened in a recent interview about about living with Parkinson's disease and his hope for the future.

Brett Favre has opened up about living with Parkinson’s disease, saying he often wakes up feeling as stiff as “a board.” The legendary NFL quarterback, 55, was diagnosed with the condition in January. However, he didn’t reveal his health woes to the public until September during a hearing on Capitol Hill.

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre revealed in September that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. During an interview with TMZ, he opened up about his health struggles. Favre knew it was time to get his health checked once he started having trouble with his arm.

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