Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin revealed this week that his spouse of 34 years, Sandy, has Alzheimer’s illness.
The Pro Football Hall of Famer, 58, advised the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that his spouse, additionally 58, has been identified with early-onset Alzheimer’s and that she’s been coping with the illness for 5 or 6 years.
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Irvin advised the outlet that his spouse, who now requires round the clock care and a live-in caretaker, will stay within the household dwelling.
“If anybody has earned the suitable to remain in her home, MY WIFE HAS!!!,” he mentioned in a textual content to the Star-Telegram. “That I shall honor. No matter what it takes.”
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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, early-onset Alzheimer’s (also referred to as younger-onset) impacts folks youthful than 65, and signs can develop as younger as 30.
The couple started courting throughout his school soccer days at Miami and can have fun their thirty fourth marriage ceremony anniversary later this month, in accordance ProFootballTalk.
Commentator Michael Irvin on digital camera earlier than the sport towards the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 30, 2021, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Images)
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In a submit on Instagram celebrating their thirty third marriage ceremony anniversary, Irvin mentioned “Thank God for 33yrs of marriage and 38yrs complete with the best BLESSING and GIFT he has ever BESTOWED on me.”
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