- 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.
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