Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS

Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.

• Jun 29

Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment

Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.

• Apr 4

Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53

In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed​ with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

• Feb 20

Runner with ALS aims for 100 marathons with support from family & friends

In 2021, he started to lose the use of his legs and then his speech. He was diagnosed with ALS last year.

• Dec 9, 2024

Steve Gleason gets candid about ALS and the moment that saved his life

Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason and his wife Michel talk about how ALS has changed their lives, relive his legendary 2006 punt block and more in an interview with David Begnaud.

• Sep 16, 2024

How restoring an old Mustang helped one ALS patient find joy, friendship

After he was diagnosed with ALS, Craig Reagan's friends came together, putting in hundreds of hours to restore his 1973 Ford Mustang.

• Aug 11, 2023

Wisconsin woman battling ALS bikes 350 miles to raise research money

A Wisconsin woman with roots in Minnesota is finding new meaning after being diagnosed with the life-changing disease of ALS.

• Aug 5, 2023