College · College Football · published 2026-10-22T00:00:00+00:00 · via On3

Marshall Faulk says he has Parkinson's disease

Marshall Faulk, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and Southern University's head coach, announced that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The 53-year-old discussed the diagnosis on a podcast and said he first noticed a problem recently.

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Marshall Faulk, who is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and currently leads Southern University’s football program, shared news of a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. He is 53.

Faulk spoke about the diagnosis during a podcast appearance and noted that he had become aware of an issue only recently. The announcement places his health update alongside his college coaching role and his celebrated football career.

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The news could affect Southern University players and staff, who may confront uncertainty about their coach’s health and program leadership, though no details about his coaching status were provided. Fans and former athletes may also follow the disclosure closely, and people connected to Parkinson’s could see it as a prominent public figure addressing the condition. The broader impact may depend on how openly Faulk discusses the diagnosis and how the university responds.

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