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.
1 month 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...
1 month 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.
1 month agoThe actor says the neurodegenerative disease has affected his speech and slowed his movement, but that his family helps him.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
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