Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason, who is battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), was transported to the hospital when Hurricane Francine hit Louisiana but is now in stable condition.
Gleason's family wrote in a post on his X account Thursday that he was transported to Ochsner Medical Center with the help of the New Orleans Fire Department.
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New Orleans, Louisiana – October 6, 2019: Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason watches the first quarter of the Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. (Chuck Cook – USA Today Sports)
“To those who have called, Steve was transported to Ochsner last night during the storm and is currently in stable condition. Thank you to the @NOLAFireDept paramedics and @NewOrleansEMS who responded in dangerous conditions, and the staff at @OchsnerHealth who provided immediate care,” the post read. “We will update you all with more information as it becomes available. Thank you Gleason Crew.”
Gleason's publicist, Claire Durrett, told ESPN that the player was suffering from a fever and very low blood pressure and that doctors had recommended he be taken to a hospital, but Francine was heading toward the state as a Category 2 hurricane.
“They quickly stabilized him and transported him to Ochsner Hospital,” Durrett told the outlet. “He's there and is in stable condition. He continues to receive treatment and we hope Steve will do his best, as he always does, and get him home as soon as possible.”
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New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, October 19, 2023: Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason wears his Halloween costume before the New Orleans Saints vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game at Caesars Superdome. Gleason uses a breathing tube, which allows him to cover his mouth with cellophane. (Matthew Hinton – USA Today Sports)
Gleason's family posted an update from the former player on Friday.
“ALS is a disease like a hurricane, and on September 11th, in the midst of Hurricane Francine, power outages and spotty phone service, Hurricane ALS made landfall.
“Thank you all for your overwhelming love and support.
“Let's celebrate this living, breathing change.”
Gleeson played seven seasons with the Saints from 2000-2006, totaling 71 tackles in 83 games.
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October 23, 2005 – St. Louis, Missouri – Steve Gleason of the New Orleans Saints was fouled for pass interference on Kevin Curtis (83) of the St. Louis Rams during the first quarter at the Edward Jones Dome. (Scott Lovac-USA Today Sports)
He revealed he was battling ALS in 2011. He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2019 and the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage earlier this year.
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