Michael Irvin , known as “The Playmaker,” became synonymous with toughness and charisma during his years with the Dallas Cowboys . Behind his celebrated exterior, he has faced personal challenges few fans would know without his openness. One of football’s most passionate and exuberant voices revealed a deeply personal struggle on Shannon Sharpe ’s Club Shay Shay podcast.

The Hall of Famer, celebrated for his energy on the field and his larger-than-life personality in media, said this, “ We thought it was menopause, after a year and a half of testing. We found out it was an early onset of Alzheimer’s. With the support that she’s given me over the years. She, like anybody, has earned the right to be in her home. And no matter what, she will be in her home.”

Michael Irvin

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