‘Lethal Weapon’ star Danny Glover diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease; says ‘things are going to be different and changing’
Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease.
Danny Glover reveals he has Alzheimer’s disease
The four-time Emmy Award nominee, who turns 80 on July 22, told “Today” and People magazine that he was diagnosed with the progressive, memory-destroying disease three years ago.“I’m still not accepting in my mind all parts of it,” he told People magazine. “There are the moments that you keep remembering that validate the fact that you can remember stuff. And there are moments I’ll never forget.”He appeared on the ‘Today’ show, and said, “I can live with it, in a sense. I’m sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing”.
Danny Glover’s daughter reacts
His daughter Mandisa said, “I think it’s really important for him to have control of his own narrative, of his own life story. That’s really important. And the time is now. What better time than now for him to speak for himself? It’s important because people ask questions sometimes, and I don’t want to be a dishonest person and say, ‘Oh, yeah, everything is all right. It’s all great’”.
Danny Glover’s Hollywood film career
To the world, he’s had a truly unforgettable journey. After earning acclaim on Broadway and delivering breakout performances in films like Places in the Heart (1984) and the cultural landmark The Color Purple (1985), he captured a global audience with his role alongside Mel Gibson in the 1987 action hit Lethal Weapon, as per People.That film launched a blockbuster franchise, propelled his career to new heights, and helped open doors for a wider range of roles for Black actors in Hollywood. From the family favorite Angels in the Outfield (1994) to the powerful drama Beloved (1998), he consistently demonstrated remarkable range, moving effortlessly between warmth, intensity, and emotional depth.Over time, he became known not just for his success, but for the versatility and gravitas he brought to every performance.
Awards and recognition
Glover earned four Emmy Award nominations and an honorary Oscar in 2022. Other awards came from the NAACP and Black Entertainment Television, and he received nominations from the Screen Actors Guild.Glover also served as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Program from 1998 to 2004. It focuses on poverty, disease and economic development in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
