Former Chicago Bears star William “The Refrigerator” Perry was hospitalized due to complications related to an immune disease known as the Guillain-Barre syndrome in South Carolina about a week ago. Perry earned his nickname, commonly shortened to The Fridge, for his enormous size, well over 300 pounds.

Guillain-Barre syndrome is an uncommon inflammatory disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks its nerves, typically causing severe weakness that usually starts in the legs and quickly worsens.

The 46 year-old Bears defensive lineman was diagnosed with this syndrome last June and has spent more than five months in the hospital. Perry’s nephew, Purnell Perry said his uncle is expected to make a full recovery.

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