While Johnson can now attest to 30 years of life after being diagnosed with HIV, his journey living with the disease has been far from easy. During an appearance on CBS Mornings, Magic Johnson discussed living with HIV three decades after he was initially diagnosed with the virus prior to the 1991-92 NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has become a living testament to advances in medicine that have turned human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from a death sentence into something that can be managed and lived with.

Nov. 7 marks the 30th anniversary of Johnson’s decision to retire from basketball upon learning he’d been diagnosed with HIV. Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of Magic Johnson’s decision to retire from basketball upon learning he had been diagnosed with HIV—one of the biggest, most impactful moments for public health in generations.

Forbes named Magic Johnson a billionaire on Sunday, making him the fourth athlete to earn that status. as the fourth athlete to earn billionaire status. Earlier this year, he added a minority stake in the Washington Commanders to his portfolio.