Former NFL Icon and Renowned Commentator Diagnosed with Stage Four CTE Posthumously, Reports Reveal
Boston researchers have announced that Irving Cross, the first Black man to work as a full-time sports analyst on national television, has been diagnosed with stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) posthumously. Cross played in the NFL for nine years before passing away on February 28, 2021. The symptoms of stage 4 CTE include memory loss, language deficits, mood disorders like aggression, and dementia.
According to his wife Liz Cross, the former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback struggled with depression, mood swings, and memory loss towards the end of his life. She added that he became paranoid and had trouble balancing when standing. In 2018, Cross was diagnosed with mild cognitive dementia and avoided watching NFL games to avoid embarrassment if asked about them. Liz Cross said her husband did not regret playing football but believed that children should not play the sport.
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