Danny Glover, the veteran actor best known for his role in the Lethal Weapon franchise, has publicly disclosed an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Glover, 79, made the announcement during an interview with the TODAY show, speaking directly with former NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt. The disclosure places one of Hollywood’s most recognizable character actors among the more than 7 million Americans aged 65 and older currently living with the progressive neurodegenerative disease.
In His Own Words
“I’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s,” Glover told Holt. “I can live with it, in a sense.” He acknowledged that the road ahead will bring significant changes, adding, “I’m sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing.”
Glover noted that his family has been a strong support system as he navigates the diagnosis. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, individuals diagnosed with the disease typically live four to eight years after diagnosis, though some live as long as 20 years depending on other factors.
A Career and Legacy Beyond the Screen
Glover built his reputation across decades of acclaimed work, earning widespread recognition for his portrayal of Detective Roger Murtaugh opposite Mel Gibson in the Lethal Weapon series. His filmography also includes The Color Purple, Predator 2, Dreamgirls, and Sorry to Bother You. Away from acting, he has been a consistent voice in activism and humanitarian work, including his role as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme.
As Glover moves forward with the diagnosis, his openness about the disease adds his prominent voice to broader public conversations surrounding Alzheimer’s awareness and the millions of families affected by it.
