Former Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer reveals he is suffering from dementia

MINNEAPOLIS — Longtime Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer announced Wednesday afternoon that he has been diagnosed with dementia.

Kramer, 69, said he was diagnosed at the NFL Cleveland Clinic just over a year ago and doctors gave him a life expectancy of two to 10 years. He added that he had his annual check-up and doctors said his condition had not worsened in the one year.

Kramer, who made the announcement on X, said he was not asking for pity.

“I have lived a great life and I wouldn't change anything. Nobody wanted to win more than me and I never gave up and that's exactly how I will fight now. Football is the life we ​​have chosen and sometimes things like this can happen,” he said.

He added that he is trying to raise awareness so the NFL can help future players battling illnesses like dementia.

Kramer's announcement follows Brett Favre's revelation that he is He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Favre made the announcement Tuesday afternoon before the House Budget Committee, which is investigating why states are failing to help needy families through welfare.

Favre said he had more than $1 million repaid in fees for speeches he never gave and for radio spots paid for by the Mississippi Welfare Fund. Favre has Misconduct denied and sued the state auditor and two sports reporters for Defamation because of the scandal.

According to the Mayo Clinic, dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking and social skills.

Note: The above video first aired on June 24, 2024.