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While one might expect that time would heal past wounds, Gastineau's story is a counter-narrative. Today, he struggles with severe health issues including dementia, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. Rather than embracing a reflective and softer perspective in his twilight years, Gastineau seems entrenched in past grievances, notably the contentious circumstances surrounding Michael Strahan's record-breaking sack.
The incident in question took place in Week 17 of the 2001 NFL season when Strahan sacked Brett Favre, allegedly with Favre's tacit approval, to break Gastineau's longstanding single-season sack record. This seemingly trivial event has lingered for decades, proving a bitter pill for Gastineau to swallow.