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Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis

Published 29 June 2026

Former NFL star Chris Johnson revealed on Monday that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The 40-year-old former running back shared the news in an interview with Michael Strahan on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” explaining he received the diagnosis last year...

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