NFL legend John Elway talks Brett Favre's Parkinson's diagnosis: 'It’s sad news to hear'

Former Denver Broncos superstar John Elway tells Fox News Digital his reaction to Brett Favre's Parkinson's diagnosis.

Pro Football Hall of Famers John Elway and Brett Favre will always be connected thanks to their Super Bowl XXXII duel, when the Denver Broncos quarterback won his first title.

When Favre revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Elway was saddened.

The former Broncos star, who appeared on "The Masked Singer," told Fox News Digital he hoped for the best for Favre as he battles the illness.

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John Elway, #7 of the Super Bowl XXXII Champion Denver Broncos, and Brett Favre, #4 of the Green Bay Packers. talk before the start of their pre-season game at Mile High Stadium. (DOUG COLLIER/AFP via Getty Images)

"That’s always sad news," Elway said. "Things happen to our friends the older we get. Brett Favre was a great player, tremendous player and really a fun guy. I had a chance to spend a lot of time with him. Really a fun guy to be around. He’s just got a great energy about him.

"It’s sad news to hear that he’s going through that. Hopefully, they can keep it tamped down for as long as they can keep it down and come up with something that helps people. I know it inflicts many, many people out there. Hopefully, there’s a cure that comes around here pretty soon."

Favre revealed his diagnosis on Capitol Hill as he testified on welfare reform.

He initially told TMZ Sports in August about why he decided to get checked out. The interview was published Wednesday.

John Elway, president of football operations for the Denver Broncos, stands on the field before a game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec.