Tony Fernandez suffers from Polycystic Kidney Disease which is an inherited disorder where clusters of cysts attack the kidneys and eventually render them ineffective over time. Fernandez was hospitalized in 2017 and could barely speak due to the disease, however, his prognosis drastically improved and he was released following a week-long stay.
It would appear that Fernandez is once again in for another battle with the disease as he attempts to avoid the clutches of the life-threatening disorder. Once the news hit social media yesterday, an outpouring of prayers and well wishes from former teammates and fans overtook Twitter and other media platforms.