Hall of Famer Dan Marino opens up about MASH diagnosis, why he wants to share his health journey

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Pro Football Hall of Famer and Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino had a wake-up call in 2007 when he received a personal health diagnosis.

Now, he’s sharing his journey to help others who may be affected as well.

Marino learned that year he had been diagnosed with Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatosis Hepatitis (MASH), also known as fatty liver disease. In partnership with Novo Nordisk and its Unordinary Stories campaign, Marino joined a group of former athletes to share their journeys.

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NFL Legend Dan Marino visits "FOX & Friends" at Fox News Channel Studios on Sept. 8, 2022 in New York City. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)

"Novo Nordisk is a company that I wanted to get involved with because they’re trying to make a difference," he told Fox News Digital on Monday. "There’s one in 20 Americans that have fatty liver disease, MASH, and 15 million Americans have that. It’s an awareness campaign to basically make people aware to go see your doctor, and it’s something that’s manageable."

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While Marino wouldn’t reveal the stories of fellow athletes in the Unordinary Stories campaign, the project allows greats like him the opportunity to share significant life moments and transitions that often happen behind the scenes. And, of course, with any life change, there’s support along the way.

For Marino, the diagnosis may have come as a shock, but he was positive after hearing what his doctor had to say.

"It’s manageable with early detection," he said. "So,