Terry Bradshaw

“rears its ugly head,”

Terry Bradshaw · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-11-01

Bradshaw said depression often reappears but does not rob him of his personality.

“People think, well, if you’re dealing with depression — I’m not dealing with depression right now,”

Terry Bradshaw · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-11-01

Bradshaw addressed how people perceive his cheerful demeanor versus his mental health struggles.

“I haven’t been public with it as much, that’s why I came out with this book,”

Terry Bradshaw · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-11-01

Bradshaw explained during his Oct. 14 interview that he wrote his memoir to open up about his longtime battle with depression.

“a few drinks and some drugs.”

Terry Bradshaw · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-11-01

Bradshaw contrasted how women might be more likely to get help while men often turn to substances instead.

“She says to me, ‘Is Roy showing his ugly head?’”

Terry Bradshaw · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-11-01

Bradshaw explained that his wife Tammy calls his depression Roy and asks him when it surfaces.

“ordinary guy who’s had an extraordinary run,”

Terry Bradshaw · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-11-01

Bradshaw said readers of his memoir will get a glimpse of an ordinary person rather than a highlight reel.

“demon in the night”

Terry Bradshaw · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-11-01

Bradshaw said his depression can emerge during times of stress, family issues, or when he is tired.

“I say yeah, and then we start talking about it, and I’m telling you, it’s like the greatest gift in the world just to have someone you can share that with.”

Terry Bradshaw · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-11-01

Bradshaw described the relief of having his wife Tammy to talk to about his depression.