Overview
- Danny Glover disclosed on Wednesday, July 1 that he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for multiple years and that his speech, movement and memory have slowed.
- He spoke in an exclusive TODAY interview with Lester Holt with family at his side and said he can “live with it, in a sense” as the disease progresses.
- The family said the public announcement was meant to let Glover tell his own story and to help remove stigma around dementia.
- The Alzheimer’s Association is working with Glover and has advised practical measures such as staying physically active and managing blood pressure and diabetes to support brain health.
- Coverage notes a discrepancy about the year of diagnosis — some reports link it to just before his 2022 honorary Oscar while others cite 2023 — and Glover, 79, remains active in his San Francisco community as he uses his platform to raise awareness.