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Ex-NFL Star Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis at 39, Can No Longer Speak

Former NFL running back Chris Johnson revealed the difficult realities of his life after being diagnosed with ALS last year at the age of 39. “I want people to know that I’m still me,” Johnson, now 40, said Monday, June 29, on Good Morning America. “ALS has changed what my body can do, but it hasn’t changed who I am.” The three-time Pro Bowler now uses his eyes to trigger a speech-generating device. “It’s continued to progress much faster than I ever imagined,” he explained. “I want people to understand just how quickly ALS can attack your body. Just over a year ago, I wa...