INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Former Indianapolis Colts running back Marshall Faulk has revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Faulk made the announcement on “The Caring Neurologist” podcast which was published on Wednesday. He said he’s been dealing with the disease for about 18 months.
Faulk, who turned 53-years-old in February, said he has not been experiencing too many issues outside of hand stiffness and a few tremors.
By sharing his story, Faulk said he hopes to “help as many people as I can.”
Faulk is currently in his first season as head football coach at Southern University.
He played five seasons for the Colts from 1994-98.
Faulk was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
This story will be updated.
