Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39
Former NFL star Chris Johnson has announced he is fighting an ALS diagnosis at age 39.
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Former NFL running back Chris Johnson has revealed that he has been diagnosed with ALS. The former Titans player shared the news in an interview with Good Morning America.
Coverage from ESPN, CBS News, Fox News, and ABC News emphasizes the announcement of his condition. The Guardian reported Johnson's perspective on the diagnosis, quoting him as saying, 'You can give up, or you can fight.' NBC Sports noted that Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk has expressed her full support for him.
Future updates are expected as Johnson continues to discuss his diagnosis and his fight against the disease.
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Quick answers
Who is Chris Johnson?
He is a former NFL running back who played for the Titans.
How old is Chris Johnson?
He is 39 years old.
Who has offered support to Johnson?
Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk has expressed her full support.
Coverage (29)
- Chris Johnson diagnosed with ALS. Everything we know about disease, Titans RB Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Jeff Pearlman: ‘Media cowards’ refusal to address connection between football and ALS ‘irresponsible and grotesque’ Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Chris Johnson, record-setting former NFL running back, diagnosed with ALS Syracuse.com · 22d ago
- Vanderbilt doctor discusses ALS following former Titan Chris Johnson’s diagnosis WKRN News 2 · 22d ago
- Former NFL running back Chris Johnson reveals he has been diagnosed with ALS CNN · 22d ago
- Former Titans RB Chris Johnson announces ALS diagnosis WHIO TV · 22d ago
- Steve Gleason wants Chris Johnson to know he and his family are not alone in their ALS battle NOLA.com · 22d ago
- Former NFL star RB, Chris Johnson, reveals ALS diagnosis: ‘It hasn’t changed who I am’ KTLA · 22d ago
- Former NFL star who played college football in North Carolina diagnosed with incurable disease WBTV · 22d ago
- Arizona Cardinals support former RB Chris Johnson on social media after ALS announcement Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Former Titans RB Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis Tennessee Titans · 22d ago
- Patrick Mahomes Shares Emotional Message Following NFL Legend’s ALS Announcement Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Former NFL RB Chris Johnson reveals ALS battle Channel 3000 · 22d ago
- Chris Johnson's rise from high school track star to NFL great USA Today · 22d ago
- Patrick Mahomes Shares Emotional Four-Word Message After NFL Legend’s Heartbreaking Health News Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Ex-Titans, Cardinals RB Chris Johnson announces ALS diagnosis The New York Times · 22d ago
- Details on Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis, plus NFL coaches on hot seat and Prisco's top quarterbacks CBS Sports · 22d ago
- Former NFL Player Chris Johnson Reveals He’s Been Diagnosed With ALS Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis at 39, Uses a Computer to Speak People.com · 22d ago
- Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson reveals a devastating health diagnosis Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39 Good Morning America · 22d ago
- Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk expresses full support for Chris Johnson NBC Sports · 22d ago
- Former Titans running back Chris Johnson talks ALS diagnosis with Good Morning America WRAL · 22d ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson diagnosed with ALS: ‘You can give up, or you can fight’ The Guardian · 22d ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS Fox News · 22d ago
- Former Titans RB Chris Johnson reveals that he’s fighting ALS NBC Sports · 22d ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he has been diagnosed with ALS CBS News · 22d ago
- Former NFL RB Chris Johnson discusses ALS diagnosis ESPN · 22d ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 22d ago
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