Overview
- Kelly disclosed the stroke at the Buffalo Bills’ Highmark Stadium ribbon-cutting on June 23, saying the event was when he first spoke publicly about the setback.
- He told reporters he spent a few days in the hospital and that he currently feels good as he continues to recover.
- Kelly said follow-up scans for the stroke and his prior cancer have come back clean, though he reported lingering eyesight and hearing issues.
- He said he hopes to attend Bills games in the new stadium this fall and specifically plans to be at the home opener on Sept. 17.
- The revelation adds to a long public health history that began with a 2013 squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis and highlights Kelly’s ongoing role as a visible figure for Bills fans and local charities.