Former Miami Dolphins quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino says he is battling a liver disease.Marino revealed in an interview with PEOPLE Magazine published on Monday that he was diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, also known as MASH.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsAccording to the Mayo Clinic, MASH, which was formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, is a liver problem that affects people who drink little to no alcohol. Too much fat builds up in the liver. It is a condition most often seen in people who are overweight or obese.The disease causes the liver to swell and become damaged due to the fat deposits in the liver.Marino was diagnosed during a routine checkup in 2007. At the time, Marino said he was “a little fatigued.”Marino added that after his 17-year NFL career ended in 2000, he was not working out as much as he should. When he played football, he would work out all the time but got away from exercising after his retirement from the NFL. Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.At the time of the diagnosis, Marino was told that the condition is reversible, mainly by working out and losing weight.Marino, 64, noted working out with former teammate Terry Kirby and nightly walks and bike rides with his wife Claire.Marino’s doctor also recommended a Mediterranean diet and for him to reduce intake of wine, pizza, candy and ice cream.Top Headlines:FAU faculty member placed on leave following social media posts on Charlie Kirk’s death
Former Miami Dolphins quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino says he is battling a liver disease.
Marino revealed in an interview with PEOPLE Magazine published on Monday that he was diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, also known as MASH.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 21: Dan Marino speaks onstage at Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 at Javits Center on June 21, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
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According to the Mayo Clinic, MASH, which was formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, is a liver problem that affects people who drink little to no alcohol. Too much fat builds up in the liver. It is a condition most often seen in people who are overweight or obese.
The disease causes the liver to swell and become damaged due to the fat deposits in the liver.
Marino was diagnosed during a routine checkup in 2007. At the time, Marino said he was “a little fatigued.”
Marino added that after his 17-year NFL career ended in 2000, he was not working out as much as he should. When he played football, he would work out all the time but got away from exercising after his retirement from the NFL.
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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 1, 1996: Quarterback Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins sets up to throw a pass against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game December 1, 1996 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. Marino played for the Dolphins from 1983-99. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
At the time of the diagnosis, Marino was told that the condition is reversible, mainly by working out and losing weight.
Marino, 64, noted working out with former teammate Terry Kirby and nightly walks and bike rides with his wife Claire.
Marino’s doctor also recommended a Mediterranean diet and for him to reduce intake of wine, pizza, candy and ice cream.
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