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Cleveland Browns Legend Bernie Kosar Asks for Prayers Amid Recent 'Aggressive Procedures'
Kosar postponed his liver transplant after two procedures stopped infection-related bleeding; he faces a third surgery and seeks community support during ongoing health struggles.
- On Wednesday, Bernie Kosar, former Cleveland Browns quarterback, posted from a University Hospitals bed that his liver transplant was delayed due to a donor organ infection and he faced a third surgery after two aggressive procedures.
- Doctors diagnosed Kosar with cirrhosis about 16 months ago and placed him on the liver transplant list since the beginning of the year, while Dr. Michael Roizen of Cleveland Clinic said there's a 90% chance Kosar will need a new liver.
- Kosar asked fans directly for prayers and financial help on ShopKosar.com, saying from a hospital bed, `I could really use your love, support and actual prayers today` amid his stress.
- Local media and supporters sent messages of concern and support after the hospital video circulated, while News 5's John Kosich had previously interviewed Kosar about his football legacy.
- His long history of injuries and surgeries frames longer-term health concerns, with Kosar reporting around 80 broken bones, 40 surgeries and launching KosarWellness.com plus Renewing Athletes' Lives.
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The last time I spoke with Bernie Kosar in person was at the Super Bowl. He looked thinner than usual, but he was in his usual great spirits, and we shared a warm hug during which he told me he would be OK. But I saw his hospital video on Wednesday, and it's obvious things are not exactly OK.The Cleveland Browns and University of Miami legend is asking for prayers and support after undergoing "two aggressive procedures," with a third scheduled, …
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Bernie Kosar undergoes 'aggressive procedures' as he awaits liver transplant
Bernie Kosar has undergone procedures to stop internal bleeding as he waits for a liver transplant. The former Cleveland Browns quarterback shared on social media that he had two aggressive procedures recently and was set for a third on Wednesday.
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