Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer NFL star Chris Johnson has revealed his ALS diagnosis (Good Morning America/ABC)Former NFL star Chris Johnson has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Johnson, 39, revealed his diagnosis on Good Morning America, noting there is no family history of ALS and his case is sporadic. He first experienced weakness in his right hand last year, a symptom he and his wife initially attributed to his extensive NFL career. Johnson's ALS has progressed quickly, leading him to now use a speech-generating device for communication. Despite the shock of the diagnosis, Johnson stated he has chosen to fight the progressive neurodegenerative disease. In fullEx-NFL star Chris Johnson, 39, reveals ALS diagnosisMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Former NFL standout Chris Johnson opens up about his fast-progressing ALS diagnosis
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer NFL star Chris Johnson has revealed his ALS diagnosis (Good Morning America/ABC)Former NFL star Chris Johnson has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Johnson, 39, revealed his diagnosis on Good Morning America, noting there is no family history of ALS and his case is sporadic. He first experienced weakness in his right hand last year, a symptom he and his wife initially attributed to his extensive NFL career. Johnson's ALS has progressed quickly, leading him to now use a speech-generating device for communication. Despite the shock of the diagnosis, Johnson stated he has chosen to fight the progressive neurodegenerative disease. In fullEx-NFL star Chris Johnson, 39, reveals ALS diagnosisMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
