The Hall of Fame quarterback disclosed his diagnosis while testifying about his alleged misuse of taxpayer funds.

FormerNFLstar and Green Bay Packers quarterbackBrett Favrehas been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

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Favre added, “This is also a cause dear to my heart.

Brett Favre on the Green Bay Packers in 2005

Brett Favre on the Green Bay Packers in 2005.Sporting News via Getty

Recently, the doctor running the companypleaded guiltyto taking TANF money for his own use.

I believe that I got swept up in a civil lawsuit.”

He also said, “When this started, I didn’t know what TANF was.

A representative for Favre didn’t immediately respond toEntertainment Weeklys request for further comment.

The spray was ultimately proven to be less effective than advertised.

He has not been criminally charged.

Those jot down of issues that make me wonder.”