Brett Favre says he was involved for his good pal Toby Keith within the days main as much as the nation music star’s loss of life … telling TMZ Sports activities that after talking lately with the musician, he may inform the man was merely exhausted.

The previous Inexperienced Bay Packers quarterback stated he gave Keith a hoop simply two weeks in the past to verify in on him … after he seen the 62-year-old did not look so sizzling following some December performances in Las Vegas.

Favre — who instructed us he would name Keith each three-or-so months following his abdomen most cancers prognosis — stated the “Pink Solo Cup” crooner complained in regards to the harm chemotherapy had performed to his physique throughout … earlier than including that Keith appeared fatigued.

“I believe in the long run,” Favre stated, “he was simply drained.”

“He did say that to me once we had our dialog,” the Corridor of Famer continued. “He stated, ‘Brett, no matter occurs, I am OK with it.’”

Keith ended up passing away days later, on Feb. 5, whereas surrounded by his household.

Favre — who first befriended Keith at a live performance close to Lambeau Area again within the 90s — was heartbroken over the information … although he was clearly happy with how Keith battled in his ultimate days.

“He dealt with it with grace and religion and household,” Favre stated, “and stood as much as the most cancers about nearly as good as you may.”

Favre then recalled a few of his favourite reminiscences with Keith — which included a number of enjoyable journeys round golf programs.

“I can not keep in mind an excellent or a nasty shot he hit,” Favre stated of certainly one of their outings, “I can simply keep in mind him smiling, and had everybody hooting and hollering and having a whole lot of enjoyable.”

“He was an entertainer,” Favre added. “He was the most effective.”