‘Almost as sad as the millions he stole’: Concern and disgust mount as Brett Favre appears to be worsening rapidly

In 2024, Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre revealed that he is battling Parkinson's disease, a degenerative nervous system disorder that causes parts of the brain to deteriorate and motor functions to decline.

"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others," Favre said about Prevacus, a company making a concussion drug that received $2 million of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds.

"And I'm sure you'll understand why it's too late for me, because I've recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's. This is also a cause dear to my heart."

More recently, the former Super Bowl champion and Green Bay Packers legend shared a video shouting out Colectivo Packers Mexico, and it was clear how much tough his battle with the disease has been, as he struggles to speak clearly.

Concern for Favre mounted from his fans on social media, although many couldn't look past the situation involving Prevacus.

"So sad to see. Almost as sad as the millions he stole from families dependent on welfare," one fan posted on X.

"As a little boy, he was my favorite QB. As a grown man, I've been extremely disappointed in his shady actions and downright racist commentary. However, I still appreciate the old days and wish the guy well," someone else added.

"One of the all time greats and it looks like a the game has had an affect on his brain health," another fan added.

Hopefully, both the affected families in Mississippi and Favre receive all of the help and assistance that they need. As of the time of this writing, he has repaid the $1.1 million principal for speeches he never gave, but still owes the state $730,000 in interest.