SAD NEWS: Just Today Cleveland Browns Confirmed a Very Sad News about Bernie Kosar…

Bernie Kosar, a revered figure from the Cleveland Browns who guided the team to three AFC championship games, has disclosed his battle with liver disease and a recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s. The 60-year-old revealed in a Cleveland Magazine interview that he was added to a transplant list in late spring due to cirrhosis, which was diagnosed 16 months ago. He recounted a severe health scare during a Thursday Night Football game last season, where he feared not making it home. Kosar delayed seeking medical attention until the new year, when a critical blood transfusion was necessary to stabilize dangerously low hemoglobin levels.

Bernie Kosar of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass against the Washington Redskins during a game Oct. 13, 1991, at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Kosar played for the Browns from 1985-93.  (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

In February, an independent NFL doctor diagnosed him with Parkinson’s disease. Kosar’s medical team indicated that a liver transplant will likely be necessary in the future. Despite these challenges, Kosar noted improvement in his health following treatment and lifestyle adjustments. Reflecting on his recent struggles, he emphasized the contrast with his current state of well-being, expressing optimism about his ongoing recovery.

Kosar, who played for the Browns from 1985 to 1993 and won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys as a backup, amassed 23,301 passing yards and 124 touchdowns during his NFL career. His collegiate career at the University of Miami preceded his selection by the Browns as the first overall pick in the 1985 supplemental draft.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.