Full Name=Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr.; Profession=American businessman, former professional basketball player, sports team owner, entrepreneur, and HIV/AIDS activist; Nationality=American; Born=14 August 1959; Birthplace=Lansing, Michigan, United States; Generation=Baby Boomer; Chinese Zodiac=Earth Pig (1959 Earth Pig year, enthusiastic, positive, tough and compassionate type in Chinese astrology); Zodiac Sign=Leo (solar Leo, born in mid-August under the creative, charismatic fire sign associated with leadership, fame, and performance); Age in 2026 = 67 (turning 67 years old on 14 August 2026); Marital Status: Married to Earlitha “Cookie” Johnson (née Kelly); wedding in 1991 at Union Missionary Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. Children: three children: Andre Johnson (born 1981, from relationship with Melissa Mitchell), Earvin “EJ” Johnson III (born 1992, openly gay television personality), and adopted daughter Elisa Johnson (born 1994, adopted as an infant), all of whom feature prominently in his public family life; Description=Johnson rose to worldwide fame as a legendary point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, leading the team to five NBA championships in the 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988 seasons and becoming widely regarded as one of the greatest playmakers and floor generals in basketball history, known for his size, court vision, and Showtime style. In November 1991, he shocked the sports world by announcing that he was HIV‑positive, retiring from the NBA at the height of his career, and then returning for brief stints while simultaneously becoming one of the most prominent public figures to destigmatize HIV and advocate for prevention, treatment, and compassionate understanding. After basketball, he built an enormous business empire through Magic Johnson Enterprises, focusing on investment and development in ethnically diverse and historically underserved urban communities, partnering with major corporations such as Sony and Starbucks, operating movie theaters and hundreds of coffee shops, and eventually building an investment portfolio worth around a billion dollars, which solidified his reputation as a trailblazing African‑American entrepreneur. He is also a high‑profile owner and co‑owner of multiple professional sports franchises, including the Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB), Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA), Los Angeles FC (MLS), and the Washington Commanders (NFL), extending his influence from the basketball court to the broader world of global sports business and entertainment. As an Earth Pig in Chinese astrology, he is often cited as an example of the pig's friendly, optimistic, resilient qualities. At the same time, his Leo Sun sign embodies charisma, confidence, and a natural ability to inspire teammates, business partners, and communities alike, making him not only a sports champion but also a cultural symbol of overcoming adversity and leveraging fame for community empowerment. Cause of Death=living (no reported death as of 2026; continues to reside in the Los Angeles area and remains active in business, philanthropy, and media appearances).