Actor and activist Danny Glover, 79, says he has Alzheimer’s disease. Multiple outlets report that Glover made the disclosure during an interview on NBC’s “Today” show with Lester Holt. He stated that he has been living with the condition for several years and described his outlook as something he can “live with, in a sense,” adding that as the disease advances “things are going to be different and changing.” Several sources also say he discussed aspects of living with the diagnosis in other public comments, including that his diagnosis was made in 2023, while noting that he is still processing some parts of it. The reports mention that Glover’s daughter, Mandisa, also appeared during the “Today” segment and said it is important for him to control his own narrative and speak publicly about his condition. Across coverage, Glover’s entertainment and public-profile background is referenced, including his well-known role in the “Lethal Weapon” film franchise and his broader work as an actor and humanitarian. No outlets present new medical details beyond the diagnosis and his account of living with it.
Danny Glover reveals he is living with Alzheimer’s disease
Actor and activist Danny Glover, 79, says he has Alzheimer’s disease. Multiple outlets report that Glover made the disclosure during an interview on NBC’s “Today” show with Lester Holt. He stated that...
- Danny Glover, 79, says he has Alzheimer’s disease.
- He discloses the diagnosis in an interview on NBC’s “Today” with Lester Holt.
- Glover says he has been living with Alzheimer’s for several years and expects changes as it advances.
- His comments include that he can “live with it” but acknowledges progression will affect him.
- Glover’s daughter Mandisa also speaks on “Today,” saying it is important for him to control his own narrative.
Veteran actor Danny Glover, known for 'Lethal Weapon,' was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2022. His daughter, Mandisa, shared that while he can recall vivid details from the 1970s, some memories, particularly about his parents, are now fragmented. Despite the challenges, Glover sometimes remembers his mother's acting aspirations, offering poignant glimpses into his life.
3 months ago(MedPage Today) -- Actor and activist Danny Glover revealed this week that he has Alzheimer's disease. The four-time Emmy Award nominee, who is 79, said he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 3 years ago. "I'm still not accepting in my mind...
3 months ago'Lethal Weapon' star Danny Glover revealed in an interview with NBC's Lester Holt that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2023.
3 months agoThe actor says the neurodegenerative disease has affected his speech and slowed his movement, but that his family helps him.
3 months agoBeloved actor Danny Glover opens up about living with Alzheimer’s for the first time. He recently shared his thoughts on his life after diagnosis alongside his family. What did Danny Glover say about his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis? Danny Glover is one of the most reputed names in Hollywood, known for Places in the Heart, The […] The post ‘Your Life Continues’: Beloved Actor Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
3 months agoNEW YORK (AP) – Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the ‘Lethal Weapon’ franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease.
3 months agoActor, 79, tells Today he anticipates his life will be changing as the disease progresses
3 months agoNEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease.
3 months agoHollywood actor Danny Glover has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease.
3 months agoSince he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Danny Glover’s speech, movements and memories have slowed.
3 months agoNEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease. The four-time Emmy Award nominee, who turns 80 on July 22, told “Today” and People magazine that he was diagnosed with the progressive, memory-destroying disease three […]
3 months agoDanny Glover pictured in November 2021The actor, director and activist Danny Glover has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.On Wednesday, Danny made an appearance on the US’ Today show, where he shared that he has been living with the condition for several years.“I can live with it, in a sense. I’m sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing,” the 79-year-old told presenter Lester Holt.During a separate interview with People magazine, he explained that he was diagnosed with the condition in 2023.“I’m still not accepting in my mind all parts of it,” he said. “There are the moments that you keep remembering that validate the fact that you can remember stuff. And there are moments I’ll never forget.”The performer’s daughter, Mandisa, also appeared on Today during her father’s interview, stating: “I think it’s really important for him to have control of his own narrative, of his own life story. That’s really important.“And the time is now. What better time but now for him to speak for himself?”She added: “It’s important because people ask questions sometimes, and I don’t want to be a dishonest person and say, ‘Oh, yeah, everything is all right. It’s all great’.”Danny’s on-screen career began in the late 1970s, and he’s since gone on to appear in huge film projects like The Color Purple, Lethal Weapon, Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums, the horror movie Saw and the movie adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls.More recently, he has appeared in films including Sorry To Bother You, The Old Man & The Gun, The Last Black Man In San Francisco, and Jumanji: The Next Level.A five-time Emmy nominee and four-time Grammy contender, in 2021, Danny was bestowed with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his “outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes” by the Academy Awards.READ MORE:This Dementia Symptoms Checklist Can Make Seeing A GP About It EasierFormer Channel 4 News Anchor Jon Snow Shares Alzheimer's DiagnosisRumer Willis Shares Emotional Update On How Her Dad Bruce Is Doing
3 months agoActor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
3 months agoThe 79-year-old actor says he has been living with the disease for the last several years. Danny Glover Reveals Diagnosis with Alzheimer’s Disease Alex Young
3 months agoDanny Glover, the 79-year-old “Lethal Weapon” star, revealed on the “Today” show Wednesday morning that he’s been battling Alzheimer’s disease for a few years. “I can live with it, in a sense. I’m sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing,” Glover said during an interview with Lester Holt. Glover was […]
3 months agoActor Danny Glover has revealed that he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for a number of years, telling former NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt in a Today show interview, “I can live with it, in a sense. I’m sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing.” The 79-year-old Glover, […]
3 months agoThe actor publicly announced his battle with the condition.
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