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O. J. Simpson was suspected of having chronic traumatic encephalopathy before his death in 2024. [29] [30] [31] After his death, Scientists had requested for Simpson's brain to be studied for signs of CTE, but the Simpson estate refused, who announced that his whole body will be cremated instead. [32] [33]
Roughly one-third of former professional football players surveyed believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to a recent study. The brain disease, better known as CTE, is ...
The brain disease is frequently found in former contact sport athletes who’ve experienced multiple head injuries
The late Frank Wycheck, who is remembered for the pass that started the iconic "Music City Miracle" play, suffered from an advanced stage of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), researchers said.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease linked to repeated trauma to the head. The encephalopathy symptoms can include behavioral problems, mood problems, and problems with thinking. [1] [4] The disease often gets worse over time and can result in dementia. [2]
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He became more impulsive, and often inconsistent and undependable,” Deanna Wycheck Szabo said in a statement. “Now in hindsight, I understand that he was suffering from the symptoms of CTE due to the repeated trauma his brain and body endured over 11 seasons in the NFL.” Szabo said Wycheck loved football and his teammates.
An examination of Adams' brain tissue found that he was suffering from 'unusually severe' Stage 2 CTE. Former NFL CB Phillip Adams had 'severe' CTE when he allegedly killed 6 people and himself ...