Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly has revealed that he recently suffered a stroke, though he shared a positive update stating that he now feels "really good."
The news regarding the legendary signal-caller was reported by Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN and shared via Adam Schefter. While specific details regarding the timing of the stroke or the medical intervention required were not immediately made public, Jim Kelly provided the update himself to indicate he is on the mend.
The 64-year-old Jim Kelly is a beloved figure in the sports world, having led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances in the 1990s. He is also well-known for his incredible resilience off the field, having publicly battled and overcome squamous cell carcinoma in his jaw multiple times over the last decade.
The Buffalo community and the NFL world have frequently rallied around Jim Kelly during his various health struggles. His latest comments suggest he is maintaining his trademark toughness as he recovers from this recent neurological event.
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