BREAKING NEWS: Urgent Update on Pickleball Star Collin Johns, Brother of Ben Johns
In a deeply concerning development, the family of pickleball icon Ben Johns has issued an urgent announcement regarding his older brother and longtime doubles partner, Collin Johns. According to the family’s official statement released just 30 minutes ago, Collin, age 42, is currently facing a serious medical emergency.
The nature of the emergency has not yet been disclosed, but sources close to the family say that Collin was rushed to a local hospital earlier today, prompting an outpouring of concern from fans, fellow athletes, and the broader pickleball community.
The Johns brothers have long been one of the most dominant duos in professional pickleball, known for their precision, teamwork, and unmatched chemistry on the court. Off the court, they share a close-knit bond rooted in family values and mutual respect.
Ben Johns, visibly shaken during a brief media appearance, asked for privacy and prayers as the family navigates this difficult time. “Please keep Collin in your thoughts,” he said. “He means the world to me—not just as a teammate, but as my brother and best friend.”
Fans have already taken to social media, flooding platforms with messages of support under hashtags like #PrayForCollin and #JohnsStrong.
This heartbreaking news comes just months after the sudden passing of their father, Mark Johns, marking a particularly trying year for the Johns family.
More updates will be provided as they become available. The pickleball community is united in hope for Collin’s full recovery.
