On Friday, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson made an announcement on social media regarding the status of his health. His comment came following the death of a former NFL player with the same name.
A former San Francisco 49ers DB died this week
As previously discussed on GH, a former San Francisco 49ers legend (who was a native of Dallas, TX) and cornerback died on Wednesday evening:
Per the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Johnson’s health had been in decline for a while:
“The professional football world today is celebrating the career of JIMMY JOHNSON, a versatile and gifted all-around athlete who became a dominant cornerback in the National Football League over 16 seasons, all spent with the San Francisco 49ers.
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1994, Johnson died Wednesday evening. He had remained in the San Francisco area after his career and had been in declining health for some time, his family said.”
Because both NFL icons have the same name, many fans thought the former Cowboys coach had died.
Former Dallas Cowboys HC Jimmy Johnson makes an announcement
Johnson posted a message on his X account to remember the Hall of Fame player who died. Johnson also let fans know he is very much alive:
“Jimmy Johnson HOF DB from 49ers passed away at age of 86…RIP..Jimmy Johnson HOF from Dallas Cowboys & FOX still kicking,” Johnson wrote.
Jimmy Johnson HOF DB from 49ers passed away at age of 86…RIP..Jimmy Johnson HOF from Dallas Cowboys & FOX still kicking…
— Jimmy Johnson (@JimmyJohnson) May 10, 2024
NFL fans react to Johnson’s announcement
Fans thanked Johnson for clearing up the situation on social media.
You must have gotten a lot of emails and such today. I panicked…..
— TuscanVines ® (@JohnMFodera) May 10, 2024
I love you, HOF Coach. Thanks for keeping us in the loop. ❤️ You are so awesome, and your legacy is not yet ready to be inscribed on a monument. You have a lot of years left in you!
— Dixie La Pierre (@BestCrispAir) May 10, 2024
Thanks for the update coach. pic.twitter.com/qVYLVoHqvl
— Gregg Fort (@greggfort) May 10, 2024
Many news outlets used your picture! LOL
— Charting Wealth 🫐 🇺🇸 (@ChartingFor) May 10, 2024
I had to read this very slowly. Thank you for clarifying coach.
— Selene (@PinkgirlP) May 10, 2024
Thanks for keeping us updated…lol. pic.twitter.com/1XCHGmTXgn
— Scott Haney (@maverick85213) May 10, 2024
I saw this caption this morning under his IG and almost fell over 😩😩 prayers to the Jimmy Johnson’s family he’s referring to.
— Ken The II (@KingsSun) May 10, 2024
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