This week, former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar shared with Cleveland Magazine that he's suffering from liver failure and has Parkinson's disease.
Despite being diagnosed with cirrhosis — the third of four stages of liver failure — Kosar remains in good spirits.
"I strongly believe in the power of positive thinking,’’ he told Cleveland Magazine in an exclusive interview. "For me, it’s not just a slogan. I believe that positive energy can be manifested in our brains, and I love to live in the space of positivity. I want to think about things that are helpful. It sounds like I’m getting on a soap box here, but I visualize good health. It’s not so much that I’m trying to sell it to myself, or that I’m in denial, as it is choosing to be positive. Because everybody’s got something. We’ve all got health issues to some degree, we all have bumps in the road.’’
Readers shared their outpouring support and well wishes on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Here are some of them.
Praying for you, @BernieKosarQB, and believing for complete healing for you and many good years ahead. Keep fighting.🙏🏻💪🏻
#GoBrowns
-@Jennifer Matthews on Twitter
One of the greatest Cleveland Browns football QBs in history top 3. The smartest ever at QB in NFL history. My heart hurts to hear this.
-@Sowling Typhon on Facebook
Love you, Bernie!! You Matter!!! Love how positive you are. Trust yourself and trust your doctors.🫶
-@cheryllynn on Instagram
Bernie has always been so kind to me, both personally and professionally. He truly is a class act.
Praying for a speedy recovery
-@MKonSports on Twitter
Wishing you a return to good health. My fav Cleveland Browns QB
-@Becky Davini on Facebook
Heard your WTAM interview today and am struck by your positive attitude. Bernie, all of Cleveland and Browns Nation send you the love and support you deserve as you continue to battle these health challenges.
-@Kekbel444 on Instagram
Thoughts and prayers during this difficult journey🩷
-@marypeterson2278 on Instagram
Prayers Bernie. I grew up in Y-Town and played Football at Ursuline while you tore it up at Boardman High. I’m dealing with Stage 4 cancer and empathize with what you must be going thru. Stay strong and keep slaying dragons.
-@Timm Vonu on Facebook
I just survived leukemia You can survive also. We love you especially my daughter loves you.
-@Elliot Liebman on Facebook
You will be in my prayers Bernie. You will always be loved by us Browns' fans/fellow NE Ohioans 
-@Rick Dondrea on Facebook
I’m so sad to hear all of this. I saw him a few weeks ago and he looked great. Wishing him prayers for a new liver. He is such an incredibly great guy. Love and prayers!
-@Buffy Tucker on Facebook
Prayers up for the legend. 🙏🏻 #Browns #DawgPound
-@Jared Hunt on Twitter
You matter @BernieKosarQB.
Get well soon 🙏🏿❤️
-@Slimdog on Twitter
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