Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis on TODAY: EXCLUSIVE

Key Points:

• Legendary actor Danny Glover, 79, revealed in a TODAY interview that he has been living with Alzheimer's disease for several years and is now sharing his diagnosis publicly to help remove stigma around the condition.
• Glover, who has a strong family support system, continues to stay active in his San Francisco community despite slowed movements, speech, and memory due to the progressive brain disorder.
• The Alzheimer’s Association highlights the importance of early detection and lifestyle measures such as physical activity and social connection in managing the disease, with Black Americans being twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to white Americans.
• Glover’s career spans nearly 40 years with over 170 credits, including iconic roles in the “Lethal Weapon” series and socially conscious work inspired by his parents’ activism and personal experiences.
• Beyond acting, Glover has been a humanitarian and activist, serving as a goodwill ambassador for the UN and UNICEF, and continues to encourage youth involvement in social justice despite his health challenges.