Two-Time Super Bowl Champ Lawrence Taylor, 67, Remains Hospitalized with Stomach Issue

Lawrence Taylor.
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NEED TO KNOW

• Lawrence Taylor, an NFL Hall of Fame linebacker, has been in the hospital for stomach-related issues
• A representative of the athlete shared the news on Monday, April 27, revealing the condition does not appear to be life-threatening
• Taylor spent his 13-season career with the New York Giants and retired from the NFL in 1994

Lawrence Taylor has been hospitalized for a stomach-related issue.

The Hall of Fame linebacker, 67, was admitted to the hospital for medical reasons that do not appear to be life-threatening, a representative for the legendary New York Giants player said in a statement released Monday, April 27.

Attorney Mark Eiglarsh said Taylor authorized him to let the public know the two-time Super Bowl champion has been in the hospital for a week with no set discharge date. Eiglarsh said the former athlete remains under medical observation and is showing signs of improvement.

Lawrence Taylor in November 1996
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"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 in his statement.