Lyle Alzado, Stricken With Inoperable Brain Cancer, Has Seizure, Doctor Says

Lyle Alzado, recently diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, had a brain seizure Saturday afternoon, his physician said.

“He’s in stable condition now,” said Dr. Robert Huizenga, who would not identify the hospital where the former NFL all-pro defensive lineman was being treated.

The primary brain lymphoma was diagnosed three weeks ago. Huizenga said treatment includes radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Unsteadiness caused by the therapy and oral cortisone have impaired the 42-year-old Alzado, who launched an acting career after retiring from the Los Angeles Raiders in 1986.

The doctor said the former football star has had progressive dizziness over several weeks, slurred speech and a loss of coordination in the right arm, right hand and right leg.

Authorities allege the 265-pound Alzado assaulted Deputy Marshal Linda Armstrong when she attempted to serve legal papers at his Marina del Rey apartment at 7 a.m. on Tuesday.

Alzado’s lawyer said because of his condition, the former player could not have carried out the assault.

“Mr. Alzado was incapable of committing any of the alleged acts purported to have occurred” because of the cancer treatment, said Stephen Lopez, Alzado’s lawyer.

He said Alzado needs help to walk.