Danny Glover Reveals Heartbreaking Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Says His Family Has ‘Got My Back’

Actor Danny Glover revealed that he’s been living with Alzheimer’s Disease since 2022.

The Lethal Weapon star, 79, appeared on the Wednesday, July 1 episode of the Today show, where he told journalist Lester Holt that the condition is starting to show itself, slowing his speech and movement. He explained that he expects it to do even more very soon.

“I’m sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing,” Danny said.

When asked about the potential of the condition to take away his memories, the actor said he can “live with it in a sense.” Particularly, with the help of his family getting him through.

“They’ve got my back,” he explained.

During Danny’s Today appearance, his daughter, Mandisa Glover, discussed the reason that he’s talking about his diagnosis today, saying that the family hopes to raise Alzheimer’s awareness. However, there’s another reason she wants her dad to speak in his own words about his life while he can.

“I think it’s really important for him to have control of his own narrative, of his own life story,” she said. “That’s really important. And the time is now. What better time but now for him to speak for himself?”

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the condition impacts more than 7 million Americans living over the age of 65. The progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease impacts motor function and memories. Studies show that Black people are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia.

Today reports that the Association is working with the Places in the Heart actor and advising him to do things to slow the symptoms, such as physical activity, managing blood pressure and diabetes, getting quality sleep and staying socially connected to friends and family.