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Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Actor Danny Glover, 79, revealed in an NBC interview that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease shortly after receiving an honorary Oscar in 2022, noting that while his movements, speech, and memory have slowed, he remains active.
- Glover and his family aim to reduce the stigma around Alzheimer's by openly discussing his condition, emphasizing the importance of him controlling his own narrative.
- Glover, a four-time Emmy winner known for roles in the Lethal Weapon series and The Color Purple, reflected on his extensive acting career spanning over 170 credits.
- The Alzheimer's Association highlights that about 7 million Americans over 65 live with Alzheimer's, with older Black Americans like Glover being twice as likely to develop the disease compared to older white Americans, though the cause of this disparity remains unknown.
- Glover expressed that art serves as a way to reframe and address challenges in the world, underscoring the significance of creativity amid personal and societal struggles.
