American actor Danny Glover has publicly disclosed his ongoing health battle with Alzheimer's disease, according to an interview broadcast on The Today Show.
The 79-year-old Lethal Weapon star revealed that his clinical diagnosis came shortly after he received an honorary Academy Award in 2022.
As reported by The Guardian, Glover shared details of his condition during a television appearance, explaining that his memory, speech, and physical movements have experienced a noticeable decline.
The actor emphasized that the steady support system provided by his family remains crucial to managing his daily life.
"I could live with it, in a sense. I'm sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing," said Danny Glover.
Glover's daughter, Mandisa, also participated in the broadcast to support her father, highlighting the necessity of transparency regarding his neurological health.
She noted that public curiosity made an honest declaration important for their family.
"And the time is now. What better time but now for him to speak for himself?
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'," said Mandisa Glover.
The veteran actor expanded on his personal journey during a separate conversation with People magazine, admitting the emotional difficulty of fully processing the condition.
He noted that retaining specific memories helps validate his mental faculties.
"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," said Danny Glover.
Despite the progressive nature of the illness, Glover maintained an optimistic outlook on his future.
He expressed a desire to continue working and focused on the enduring connections he shares with his loved ones.
"I don't feel like it's the end of my life. There's work to do.
I still have my daughter, I have friends. I want to just say, your life continues," said Danny Glover.
Glover's career spans nearly four decades with more than 170 screen credits, highlighted by his iconic role as Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon franchise.
Beyond acting, he served as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme and Unicef, leading global initiatives against poverty and HIV/AIDS.
