COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVN) -- Former Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce--who's been battling the effects of a stroke for the past two years--has been diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease, according to his daughter Lynn.
In an interview on Columbus radio station WTVN, Lynn said the the family is requesting the understanding, patience, prayers and privacy of Buckeye fans and the public as they manage through a "challenging" time.