Lawrence Taylor is in the hospital dealing with “a stomach-related issue,” and while the matter does not appear to be life threatening, it’s unclear when he’ll be released, his attorney told The California Post on Monday.
Mark Eiglarsh, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based lawyer, said in a statement that his client entered a medical facility April 20 and has received treatment from doctors since.
Lawrence Taylor is in the hospital dealing with “a stomach-related issue.”
“He remains under medical observation,” Eiglarsh said of Taylor, “and is showing signs of improvement.”
Eiglarsh added the NFL legend’s “discharge date has not yet been determined.”
“Lawrence asks that I convey his sincere gratitude to everyone who has been thinking of him and keeping him in their prayers during this challenging time,” Eiglarsh said.
Taylor was taken to a New Jersey area hospital last week after suffering a medical emergency, TMZ Sports reported.
Lawrence Taylor #56, Outside Linebacker for the New York Giants in motion running with the football during the National Football Conference West Division game against the Phoenix Cardinals on Sept. 24, 1989. Getty ImagesThe iconic Giants pass rusher, who has dealt with several health-related issues following his football career, was seen April 12 appearing to be in good spirits while visiting Bill Belichick at the University of North Carolina.
Taylor smiled while posing with his former coach and a youth football player for a picture.
Taylor also participated in the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational in March.
Lawrence Taylor is pictured during a September 1982 game. Getty ImagesTaylor, 67, played for the Giants from 1981 to 1993 and won two Super Bowls.
He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
