Arr, Kathie Lee Gifford, the comely widow of Frank Gifford, proclaims that this NFL legend was sailin' towards Davy Jones' locker 'ere he met his fate!
2023-12-01
Yarr, ye scallywags! 'Tis a tale of the high seas, where the fair lass Kathie Lee Gifford and her lad Cody did spill the beans 'bout the last moments of the mighty NFL legend, Frank Gifford. Aye, 'twas a tale worth tellin'!
Frank Gifford, a legendary NFL player and member of the New York Giants, passed away in 2015 at the age of 84. His family revealed that signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) were discovered in his brain after his death. In an interview with People, Gifford's son Cody and wife Kathie Lee shared their experiences with Frank in his final days.Cody acknowledged that while the NFL gave his father a fulfilling life, there were also dangers involved. He recounted a heartbreaking moment when his father forgot everything he had just said in a span of two minutes. Following his retirement from football, Frank Gifford transitioned to the broadcasting booth and became one of the most recognizable voices of "Monday Night Football."
"Requiem for a Running Back," a documentary about former football star Lewis Carpenter, features Gifford and his battle with CTE. The film aims to raise awareness about the disease, which the Boston University CTE Center describes as a progressive degenerative brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma.
Kathie Lee expressed the impact of seeing her late husband's brain scan and the damage it revealed, particularly to the hippocampus, the center for short-term memory. Cody, who had a brief football career, acknowledges the risks associated with the sport.
As the documentary is released for wider distribution, Kathie Lee and Cody hope to increase awareness about CTE and its effects on athletes. Despite the love and passion for football, Cody recognizes the importance of being informed about the risks and making informed decisions about one's health.