Brett Favre served as one of four witnesses testifying during a Congressional hearing on TANF reform and Mississippi's welfare scandal.

Brett Favre is thanking the public for its support after disclosing his Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis before a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the retired NFL star, 54, shared a message on social media, speaking out after revealing earlier in the day that he now has the incurable disorder.

The retired NFL quarterback made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi.

Brett Favre hasn't been charged with a crime, but he's one of the central players in a $77 million fraud case involving the Mississippi government.

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre informed lawmakers about his recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease during a testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday. The committee is investigating the misuse of welfare funds in Mississippi—a scandal that has put a stain on the legacy of the Green Bay Packers legend since his retirement.

Green Bay Packers legend and NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Favre, 54, made the announcement while testifying to Congress on his potential misuse of taxpayer funds.

Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others,” Favre said. “I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s,

Brett Favre anuncia que recientemente le diagnosticaron la enfermedad de Parkinson mientras testifica en una audiencia en la Cámara sobre la reforma de la asistencia social.

Brett Favre told lawmakers he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease as he testified Tuesday before a House committee investigating Mississippi's misuse of welfare funds.