Brett Favre Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis at Congressional Hearing

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre disclosed his Parkinson's Disease diagnosis during a congressional hearing. Favre played 20 NFL seasons, mostly with the Green Bay Packers. He also discussed a failed investment in a concussion drug and is involved in a civil suit over welfare fund misuse.

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre revealed during a congressional hearing on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Favre, who spent 20 seasons in the NFL and won the Super Bowl in 1997 with the Green Bay Packers, shared this personal news while speaking on welfare accountability.

Favre mentioned his loss in an investment for a potential breakthrough concussion drug, noting, 'While it's too late for me - because I've recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's - this is also a cause dear to my heart.'

In addition to his medical revelation, Favre is one of several defendants in a civil lawsuit filed by Mississippi's Department of Human Services. The lawsuit, initiated in 2022, alleges misuse of welfare funds intended for the state's neediest families. Favre has not been accused of any crimes related to these funds.

(With inputs from agencies.)