Veteran Hollywood actor and activist Danny Glover has revealed that he is living with Alzheimer’s disease, disclosing that he was diagnosed with the progressive neurological condition three years ago.
Glover, best known for his role as Detective Roger Murtaugh in the iconic “Lethal Weapon” film franchise, shared the personal health update in interviews with People magazine and NBC’s Today, opening up about the emotional challenges of living with the disease.
The four-time Emmy Award nominee, who turns 80 on July 22, admitted that coming to terms with the diagnosis has not been easy.
“I’m still not accepting in my mind all parts of it,” Glover 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.”
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than six million people in the United States and millions more worldwide. The condition gradually impairs memory, thinking and other cognitive abilities, often becoming more severe over time.
Throughout a career spanning more than four decades, Glover has earned widespread acclaim for his work in film and television. In addition to receiving four Emmy Award nominations, he was honoured with an Honorary Academy Award in 2022 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cinema and humanitarian efforts.
Beyond acting, Glover has long been recognised for his advocacy on social justice and international development. He served as a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador from 1998 to 2004, supporting initiatives focused on poverty reduction, healthcare and economic development across Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
CNN