New Delhi, July 15 -- Tech entrepreneur and longevity advocate Bryan Johnson has responded to the online reaction following his recent diagnosis of Autoimmune Gastritis (AIG), saying many people appeared to celebrate his illness rather than express sympathy. In a lengthy post on X, Johnson argued that the response reflected a broader discomfort with his long-standing mission to challenge ageing and extend human life.

Johnson, who is known for investing millions of dollars in longevity research and closely monitoring his health, said news of his diagnosis spread rapidly around the world.

According to him, nearly 1,900 news articles were published within days of the announcement, while discussions about his health gained traction across s...