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Guy Morriss is Battling Alzheimer’s

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WKYT

Guy Morriss is fighting a battle he cannot win. In an interview with WKYT, the former Kentucky head football coach revealed he has Alzheimer’s.

“It’s hard to accept,” he said as he fought back tears. “Jackie (his wife) knew it. I just kept denying it.”

Guy Mo had to accept the Alzheimer’s diagnosis nine months ago. An estimated 5.5 million Americans live with the degenerative disorder. Primarily a hereditary disease, Morriss can points to 15 years on an NFL offensive line as the primary reason why he needs help with everyday tasks.

“At first I couldn’t write my name.