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Priest Holmes Battles Dementia at 52 — Chiefs Icon Remembered for His Glory Days in Kansas City

Posted August 29, 2025

Kansas City, MO — The NFL community has been struck by heartbreaking news: Kansas City Chiefs legend Priest Holmes has been diagnosed with dementia at just 52 years old. The condition has advanced so severely that Holmes can no longer speak.

His family confirmed that he has moved into a full-time care facility, away from his wife and children, where he now receives round-the-clock medical support as his memory and cognitive abilities continue to decline.

His wife shared an emotional update: “He can’t communicate with us anymore. The only things he holds onto are our daughter’s name and the fact that he once played football. He doesn’t even recognize me. Doctors call it Frontotemporal Dementia, but he’s far too young. I truly believe the repeated head trauma from his playing days caused this.”

Holmes remains one of the greatest players in franchise history. From 2001 to 2007, he was the heartbeat of the Chiefs’ offense, earning three Pro Bowl selections, three First-Team All-Pro honors, and the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award in 2002. In 2003, he set a then-league record with 27 touchdowns.

During seven unforgettable seasons in Kansas City, Holmes racked up over 6,000 rushing yards and 83 total touchdowns, cementing his place as one of the most dominant backs of his era. Before Jamaal Charles emerged, Holmes held nearly every rushing record in team history.

His career ended prematurely due to knee and spinal injuries, but his legacy remains etched into NFL history. Holmes was celebrated for his vision, toughness, and versatility, making him a nightmare for defenses at his peak.

Today, however, those highlights feel painfully distant. Holmes is only able to recall fragments of his past, including the memory that he once played for the Chiefs — a tragic reminder of the toll dementia can take.

Across Chiefs Kingdom, fans and former teammates are uniting in prayers and support. Once the face of Kansas City’s resurgence in the early 2000s, Holmes now faces the greatest battle of his life — and many hope the same fighting spirit that made him a legend will carry him through

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