‘It has improved my life in ways I never could have imagined’: Emotional Magic Johnson writes sentimental note on wife’s cookie on birthday

Cookie Johnson, wife of Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, recently turned 64. In a flood of happy birthday messages from all over the world, Magic made his wish stand out. The former NBA champion posted a series of special, wholesome photos along with a message for Cookie. Posting on his Twitter account, which has more than 5 million followers, Johnson made sure to convey his true feelings in his messages.

The former NBA champion wrote down a huge message and talked about how lucky he was to have her.

Emotional Magic Johnson posts special wishes for his wife’s birthday

In 1991, Magic Johnson was on cloud nine. He had just married Cookie and was a famous basketball star. But everything fell apart when Magic diagnosed him with HIV. Cookie played a big part in helping her husband survive that difficult patch.

Cookie recently turned 64 and was inundated with thousands of birthday messages from around the world. But her husband’s birthday wishes certainly stand out.

Posting on Twitter, Johnson wrote, “One more trip around the sun for my wonderful wife, life partner and best friend Cookie Johnson! Baby, every year I’m happy to be with you. You have enhanced my life in ways I could never have imagined, you have motivated me, you have reached my full potential, you have become the best soundboard I could ask for. Thank you.”

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Johnson credited her for bringing out the best version of him while quoting a passage from the Bible. I was there.

Cookie Johnson played a big role when Magic was struggling

When Magic was diagnosed with HIV, it was considered a death sentence. But thanks to advances in medicine, Johnson’s perseverance, and the hard work of his wife and family, his five-time NBA champion is living a happy and healthy life.

Johnson once took credit for his surviving wife. He said, “If she had stayed away from me, I wouldn’t be here today. ” In addition to her husband’s life, Cookie has also made an effort to change the lives of others. With Magic, she founded the Magic Her Johnson Foundation to spread her awareness about HIV.

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