Overview
- Glover disclosed the diagnosis in an exclusive Today interview that aired Wednesday, saying he has lived with Alzheimer’s for several years and that his speech, movement and memory have slowed.
- He appeared on the program with family members who said they wanted him to control his own narrative and to reduce stigma by speaking openly about the condition.
- Glover is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to promote early detection and lifestyle steps such as physical activity, blood‑pressure and diabetes management, good sleep and social engagement.
- Coverage differs on when he was first diagnosed, with some reports saying late 2022 near his Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and others saying 2023, leaving the exact timing unresolved.
- The disclosure increases public attention to Alzheimer’s, a condition affecting more than seven million Americans over 65 and posing roughly double the risk of dementia for Black Americans, and may prompt more testing and support for caregivers.