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Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, 39, reveals ALS diagnosis
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson, 39, has revealed he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Points clés
- Chris Johnson has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
- Doctors believe Johnson's case is sporadic ALS, as there is no family history of the disease.
- Johnson first noticed weakness in his right hand last year, which he initially thought stemmed from his NFL career.
- Johnson's ALS has progressed quickly, and he now uses a speech-generating device to talk.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson, 39, has revealed he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Speaking on Good Morning America, the three-time Pro Bowler shared that his doctors believe it is a sporadic case with no family history. Johnson first noticed weakness in his right hand last year, which he and his wife initially attributed to his decade-long football career. The disease has progressed quickly, requiring him to use a speech-generating device to communicate.
En citations
“My doctors believe my case is what's called sporadic ALS, which is actually how the vast majority of ALS cases happen.”
“At first, you’re in shock. Then you realize you have two choices. You can give up, or you can fight. I chose to fight.”
En chiffres
- 39
- Age of former NFL star Chris Johnson
- 11,000+
- Total offensive yards run by Chris Johnson
- 3
- Pro Bowl selections earned by Chris Johnson
Chronologie
- Drafted by the Tennessee Titans
- Retired from the NFL
- First noticed weakness in his right hand
- Revealed ALS diagnosis on Good Morning America
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