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Former NFL star Steve Gleason is ‘stable’ after being hospitalized during Hurricane Francine

“For those who have asked, Steve was taken to Ochsner last night during the storm. He is now stable,” a representative said in a tweet from Gleason’s Twitter account

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Steve Gleasonreceives the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, held by his son Riversat the ESPY awards on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Los Angeles.

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Legendary New Orleans Saints Steve Gleason was taken to Ochsner Hospital as Hurricane Francine drifted her way through a destructive path in Louisiana.

Gleason has ALS and a hurricane can prove challenging for people with special needs.

“For those who have asked, Steve was taken to Ochsner last night during the storm. He is now stable,” a representative said in a tweet from Gleason’s Twitter account.

“We want to thank @NOLAFireDept first responders and @NewOrleansEMS for getting to us during unsafe circumstances and to the @OchsnerHealth staff for their immediate care. We will update everyone as soon as we know more. Thanks, the Gleason Crew.”

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