Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Additionally, Johnson, who scored 13 points and added 13 rebounds with 13 assists in Game 6 of the 1982 Finals, earned his second series MVP award. In the years following Magics diagnosis, he and Cookie have remained active in combating HIV and AIDS. Magic Johnson Says He Hated Telling His Wife Cookie About - People By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. While Magic testing positive for HIV was devastating, its given Cookie a platform to make a difference. Johnson had previously written two books about himself and the game, 1983's Magic and 1989's Magic's Touch. His wife has also recently learned she was pregnant. He retired from the Los Angeles Lakers in 1991 after revealing that he had tested positive for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, though he later returned in 1996 for one final season. Magic became a father in 1981 when his then-girlfriend, Melissa Mitchell, gave birth to a baby boy. The two separated, but reunited two weeks later and have since devoted themselves to working on their marriage. And that's what I'm doing., 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. The state-mandated integration of education brought its own tensions: playground fights and bullying. Who is Magic Johnson's wife, Cookie Johnson? All you need to know! Quinn Allen is a freelance sports journalist and full-time editor for ClutchPoints. He also became the all-time leader in NBA assists per game, with an average of 11.2a title that he continues to hold today. That was the beginning of when I fell in love with him.. And he was like, "Love your child." Johnson came out as gay to his family at the age of 17 and came out publicly in 2013 after a report by TMZ published pictures of him holding hands with a male friend. "I don't know what would have happened if I'd have got that news that she had HIV as well. But his professional career was also defined by a bitter rivalry with the Boston Celtics star player Larry Bird, who had been his competitor since college. In 1991, 32-year-old Magic Johnson was at the top of his game, about to start his 13th season in the NBA. While Cookie thought their first date would be nonchalant, Magic took her to an actual steakhouse. The couple was overjoyed, but a call from the L.A. Laker's team doctor changed everything. Denim was always a huge passion of hers growing up so this is truly a dream come true. Theyve continued the tradition long into their marriage, making time for a date each Friday night. ", First published on November 4, 2021 / 8:47 AM. He retired from the Los Angeles Lakers in 1991 after revealing that he had tested positive for. Cookie Johnson is an entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and clothing designer.
