JIM KELLY has thanked fans for their prayers after his grandson returned home after nearly 40 DAYS in hospital.

The NFL legend's first grandchild Beau suffered "unexpected medical complications" .

Beau is the baby of Kelly's daughter, Erin, and her husband, Parker and was born at the Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, New York.

The baby boy had to undergo a procedure for the complications, which was a success.

Kelly , 65, has now issued a statement thanking his fans for all of their support during the worrying time.

Taking to Instagram , he wrote: "There are so many people to thank.

"So many who stepped into this hard space with us.

"So many who prayed, and prayed, and prayed.

"To our friends who brought yummy homemade food and sent Jelly Cats and Door Dash and sou

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