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Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals devastating ALS diagnosis

Chris Johnson has ALS

Former NFL running back Chris Johnson has been diagnosed with ALS and has lost the ability to speak.

The 40-year-old sportsman was diagnosed with the progressive neurogenerative disorder last year, after showing certain symptoms such as weakness in his right hand which he and wife Brittany initially put down to wear and tear from his football career.

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