A viral post recently claimed Tom Brady’s mom, Galynn Patricia Brady, passed away. The post sounded a major alarm in the NFL community. But is this true?

As a post on Threads by Diane Marie notes, Galynn Patricia suffered a stroke and passed away. If it is true, it would be a devastating blow to the Brady family. However, no official word or confirmation has come from Tom Brady or his peers.

Brady even called the Week 9 game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings without any mention of his mom. This lack of communication or confirmation suggests the rumor isn’t verified yet. These kinds of death hoaxes often pop up in sports circles, stirring emotion and confusion fast.

Here’s the thing: Galynn Patricia Brady fought and beat cancer during Tom’s 2016-17 New England Patriots campaign. That battle was public and emotional. Even through the pain, Galynn had made it her mission to watch her son’s Super Bowl match. Tom Brady had openly praised her strength at the time, showing how close their relationship is.

Losing her, if true, would be a huge blow to Brady. But this matters way beyond just rumors. Brady’s mom hasn’t just been family to him; she’s a key part of his journey.

Tom Brady’s relationship with his mother

Everybody knows about Tom Brady’s slow start in the NFL. But the legendary quarterback recently revealed that his mom’s desire to protect him had a lot to do with that. As Brady shared the story:

“My mom didn’t let me play football until I was a high school freshman. She didn’t want her little boy to get hurt. – I was the youngest of four with three sisters who were all better athletes than I was at the time. And I always wanted to be known as something different than Maurine, Julie, and Nancy’s little brother.”

But throughout Brady’s rise to football greatness, Galynn Patricia had always pushed him onwards. Brady’s spoken about his mom at key moments: championships, setbacks, family events, and more.

Even now, Tom continues to give occasional shoutouts to his mom. From birthday carousel posts to heartfelt Mother’s Day wishes, she has been Brady’s “rock and an example for… kids and grandkids.”

If the rumors around her passing are false, the NFL community can breathe easy knowing she’s still with her family. If not, it’s a tough moment for one of football’s biggest icons. For now, no official confirmation exists about this. We will have to wait to see if any updates come from Brady or his peers.