Marty Schottenheimer, who was head coach of the Cleveland Browns for four-plus seasons in the 1980s, has been moved to a hospice facility near his home in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The move comes as Schottenheimer is dealing with complications Alzheimer’s disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2014.
The news was first reported by ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, who shared a message from Schottenheimer’s family.
A message from the family of Marty Schottenheimer, updating his health condition. pic.twitter.com/FzQzpQVxaD
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) February 3, 2021
The message, according to ESPN, quotes Schottenheimer’s wife, Pat, and reads:
“Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014, former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer was moved to a hospice facility near his home in Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, January 30, where he is listed in stable condition following complications from his disease.