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Nov 4, 2021 · The Lakers legend shares how he told his wife Cookie about his diagnosis and how he overcame the stigma of the disease. He also reflects on his career and life after HIV.
- Steven Taranto
Aug 24, 2022 · He lived up to that promise by making regular appearances, giving interviews and being an activist for HIV and AIDS organisations. "Johnson went on to attack the HIV stigma with the same...
Magic Johnson is a businessman and former professional basketball player who won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. He retired in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV, but returned to play in 1992 and 1996, and became a prominent AIDS advocate.
Nov 4, 2021 · The NBA legend shares his story of living with HIV for 30 years, his career challenges and his foundation's work. He reveals how he told his wife, his teammates and the world, and how he overcame the stigma and the virus.
- nelson.oliveira@paramount.com
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- Push And Platform Editor
Apr 28, 2024 · The former basketball star reveals how he has defied the odds since 1991 and shares his fitness routine and advice. He also praises his friend Cedric the Entertainer and his wife Cookie Johnson.
Nov 4, 2021 · Magic Johnson’s HIV Disclosure Helped to Shatter Stigmas. But 30 Years Later, Disparities in Treatment Remain. 7 minute read. Magic Johnson during Game Five of the 1991 NBA Finals on June...
Nov 7, 2011 · The announcement, 20 years ago today, came as a shock: “Because of the HIV virus I have obtained, I will have to retire today from the Lakers,” Earvin “Magic” Johnson, with his wife Cookie at...
