Man With Down Syndrome, Recognized for Working At Same McDonald's For 27 Years Dies

Chris Campbell, who worked at a McDonald's on Buford Highway, passed away on Tuesday morning.

NORCROSS, Ga. — In a follow-up to a story of ours that literally touched millions across the nation, Chris Campbell, the man with Down Syndrome who was recently honored for working at the same McDonald's for 27 years, has passed away.

Family members confirmed to 11Alive that Chris passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning.

In March, the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta, along with his coworkers honored Chris with a cake, a party and a trophy for being the restaurant's "golden star."

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“He’s got determination, a lot of fight, and he’s going to the top no matter what… and no one’s going to stop him!” Chris’s mother said at the time.

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