Actor Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis on NBC's Today Show

Danny Glover, the 79-year-old American actor known for his roles in "Lethal Weapon" and "The Color Purple," publicly disclosed his Alzheimer's diagnosis during an appearance on NBC's Today Show. The revelation came shortly after he received an honorary Oscar in 2022. Glover expressed a measured acceptance of his condition, stating, "I can live with it, in a way. I’m sure as time goes on, things will be different."

His daughter, Mandisa Glover, 50, emphasized the importance of her father speaking openly about his illness, saying, "The time is now. There is no better time than now for him to speak for himself. It’s important because people sometimes ask questions, and I don’t want to immediately say ‘Oh yes, everything’s fine, everything’s great.’" She also shared that the first signs of memory loss appeared when her father began forgetting key parts of his past, which was unusual given his previously sharp recollection of events dating back to the 1970s.

Glover described his experience with the diagnosis as a recognition that it is happening to him, while also acknowledging that millions of others suffer from the disease. His daughter noted that the changes became apparent when he started omitting parts of stories he had told repeatedly about his parents, prompting concern about his condition. This candid disclosure sheds light on Glover’s personal battle with Alzheimer’s and his determination to confront it publicly.