BREAKING NEWS: Dak Prescott Just Spoke Out from Sulphur, Louisiana Delivering an Urgent and Emotional Message About His 57-Year-Old Father That No One Was Ready to Hear
Sulphur, LA – In an unexpected and deeply emotional moment, NFL star and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott addressed the public today from Sulphur, Louisiana, with a message that left many stunned and heartbroken. Standing before a small gathering at a community event that was initially intended to highlight youth mentorship and mental health awareness, Prescott turned the spotlight toward a deeply personal and urgent issue—his 57-year-old father, Nathaniel Prescott.
With a tremble in his voice and visible emotion in his eyes, Dak Prescott shared a heartfelt and vulnerable message that resonated far beyond the football community.
“I wasn’t planning to say this today,” Prescott began, pausing to collect himself. “But I believe in being honest, and I believe in the power of community. My dad—my rock, my role model—is battling something that no one ever wants to face. He’s been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s.”
The crowd, many of whom were local residents and fans of the Cowboys, fell into stunned silence. Prescott continued, explaining that the diagnosis had come just weeks earlier after months of concerning signs and behaviors that he and his family couldn’t ignore.
“Watching someone you love begin to fade while they’re still physically here—it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever faced,” Prescott said. “This man taught me everything—how to throw a football, how to be a man, how to lead with grace and faith. Now I’m learning how to be strong for him.”
Prescott spoke candidly about the toll the diagnosis has taken on his family, emotionally and mentally, and how it has changed his perspective on life and career. He expressed gratitude for the support he’s received from his teammates, the Cowboys organization, and especially his mother’s memory—a guiding presence he often mentions in interviews since her passing from cancer in 2013.
“I lost my mom, and now I feel like I’m slowly losing my dad too,” Prescott said, his voice cracking. “But I also know that speaking up, sharing our pain, can bring light to others. If even one person hears this and gets their loved one the help they need sooner, then this pain has purpose.”
In the final moments of his address, Dak announced the creation of a new foundation initiative under his Faith Fight Finish umbrella—one dedicated specifically to Alzheimer’s awareness, early detection, and family support. The initiative, called “Prescott’s Promise,” will launch later this year and aims to fund research, provide resources, and create support networks for families affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
As he concluded, Prescott stepped away from the podium and into the arms of his father, who stood nearby. Nathaniel Prescott, though clearly moved and slightly disoriented, offered his son a proud smile and a firm hug.
“This is my hero,” Dak said simply. “And I’ll fight for him every day—just like he fought for me.”
The moment was raw, real, and profoundly human. And for many, it served as a powerful reminder that behind every athlete, every public figure, is a person facing struggles like any other. Today, Dak Prescott reminded the world not only of the importance of vulnerability and courage—but of the enduring strength of family.
