Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39
Former NFL star and Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has announced he was diagnosed with ALS at age 39.
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Chris Johnson, a former NFL running back, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The announcement was made during an appearance on 'Good Morning America'.
Coverage from ABC News, ESPN, USA Today, and Fox News emphasizes the diagnosis of the former athlete. The Tennessee Titans also reported on the news regarding their former player.
Future updates will likely follow as Johnson continues to discuss his diagnosis, as indicated by the coverage from ESPN and ABC News.
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Quick answers
How did Chris Johnson announce his diagnosis?
He announced the diagnosis during an appearance on 'Good Morning America'.
How old is Chris Johnson?
According to ABC News, he is 39.
Which NFL team did Chris Johnson play for?
Coverage from the Tennessee Titans identifies him as a former Titans running back.
Coverage (8)
- Former Titans RB Chris Johnson reveals that he’s fighting ALS NBC Sports · 1h ago
- Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis at 39, Uses a Computer to Speak People.com · 1h ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS Latest Sports News Today on Fox News · 1h ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS Fox News · 2h ago
- Chris Johnson announces ALS diagnosis in 'Good Morning America' appearance USA Today · 2h ago
- Former Titans RB Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis Tennessee Titans · 2h ago
- Former NFL RB Chris Johnson discusses ALS diagnosis ESPN · 2h ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 2h ago broke it first
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