Darrell Waltrip has progressive brain disease, family says

Darrell Waltrip, who parlayed a Hall of Fame driving career in NASCAR into a longtime broadcasting stint at Fox Sports, has stepped away from public life due to a progressive brain disease.
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NASCAR champion, Hall of Famer, and former broadcaster Darrell Waltrip will further step back from the public as he deals with a cognitive issue.Waltrip’s family released the following statement in full:“We wanted to share a health update with all of Darrell’s friends and fans who have supported him throughout

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip is stepping back from public life. His family said in a statement that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration.