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Larry Fitzgerald Sr. Deletes Comment About Randy Moss Amid Backlash

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Andrew McCarty | Last updated Dec 11, 2024 3:58 PM ET

On Tuesday night Larry Fitzgerald Sr. the father of legendary wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, revealed that he heard Randy Moss is battling liver cancer.

"66th NFF Hall of of Fame Ceremony here in Las Vegas just heard that Vikings HOF Randy Moss has liver cancer. Let’s show the power of prayer and pull Moss through this. I love you Randy," Fitzgerald said.

The message from Fitzgerald came not long after Moss revealed he was "battling something internally" but made a point not to say what it is he's dealing with. It also brought significant backlash from people who weren't happy he shared news that Moss clearly wanted to keep private.

After taking heat from the public, and Moss' son, Thaddeus, Fitzgerald Sr. deleted the post.

When discussing his health battle, Moss has consistently referred to it as something "internal" rather than revealing the true diagnosis.

"Throughout the week of the holidays, your boy has been battling something internally. I just ask for all the prayer warriors to put their blessed hands on me and my family through these hard times," he said in a message on Instagram when he first announced the news.

"You know people were talking about my eyes last week and you know I'm here so if you see these [sunglasses] on 'Sunday NFL Countdown' Adam Schefter calls them the Michigan turnover glasses that they sent from Ohio last night so I just let it go with these...like I said I'm battling something man and it's something internal. Your boy going to get through it. I've got a great team of doctors and a great family around me. All you men get your check-ups and get your blood work done."

ESPN announced Moss would be taking a leave of absence during his health battle, but again, did not reveal a diagnosis.

Moss has not commented on the post from Fitzgerald.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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