“I could really use your prayers”: Bernie Kosar’s heartfelt plea from hospital bed as he undergoes third surgery

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It’s heartbreaking news out of Cleveland, the city’s beloved quarterback, Bernie Kosar, is fighting for his life in a hospital bed. The 61-year-old former Browns star revealed that his long-awaited liver transplant has been postponed after the donor organ was found to be infected.

What’s worse, Kosar has undergone multiple surgeries this week to stop internal bleeding. In a deeply emotional video shared from his hospital room, the NFL icon made a raw plea for support, saying, “I could really use your love, support and actual prayers today.”

Bernie Kosar says transplant was postponed after donor organ found infected

The Cleveland Browns legend was expecting his transplant surgery to happen over the weekend, a procedure he’s been preparing for since 2024. But doctors discovered that the donor liver was infected, forcing an immediate postponement.Kosar has remained in the hospital at University Hospitals in Cleveland, where he’s already endured two emergency surgeries to stop internal bleeding and is undergoing a third. Speaking softly from his hospital bed, he told fans, “Man, all the duress right now, I could really use your love, support and actual prayers today.” Despite his own pain, Kosar’s words were selfless: “Please support us and all the other people that are so worse off than me.”

Kosar’s health challenges didn’t appear overnight. For over a year, he’s been open about his battle with cirrhosis, liver failure, and Parkinsonian symptoms. He’s spoken publicly about enduring blood infections, heart issues, and constant fatigue but continued to fight with quiet resilience.The former quarterback has described the emotional struggle of waiting for a transplant, calling it “spiritually conflicting” to know that someone else’s tragedy might save his life.

His honesty has made him one of the few former athletes willing to show how post-career health struggles can linger long after the spotlight fades. Kosar’s message quickly spread through Cleveland, where he remains a hero decades after his playing days.For a man who built his career on clutch comebacks, Bernie Kosar’s current battle is his toughest yet. It’s not about touchdowns or trophies this time, it’s about time, faith, and survival. As Cleveland rallies behind its longtime hero, fans everywhere are hoping for one more comeback story. Because if there’s anyone who knows how to fight until the final whistle, it’s Bernie Kosar.