Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Hollywood icon Danny Glover, best known for his role as Sergeant Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon franchise, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The 79-year-old actor spoke candidly about his condition during an appearance on the Today Show, confirming that he has been living with the illness for several years but only recently decided to go public.
Details of the Diagnosis
Glover revealed that he received his diagnosis in 2023. He explained that discussing it publicly is “in some sense acknowledging that it's happening to you and at the same time that there are millions of people suffering from it.” The actor admitted to People Magazine that he is “still not accepting in my mind all parts of it. 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.”
Impact on Speech and Memory
The Alzheimer’s diagnosis has affected Glover’s speech and memories. His daughter, Mandisa, whom he shares with ex-wife Asake Bomani, noted that while he still remembers much of his storied history, some of those memories are beginning to go “missing.”
Career Highlights
Glover made his screen debut in 1979’s Escape from Alcatraz before landing roles in The Color Purple, Iceman, and Witness. However, it was his role as Sergeant Roger Murtaugh in the 1987 film Lethal Weapon that catapulted him to worldwide fame. He reprised the role in three sequels, with the franchise also spawning a television series. Other notable films include Predator 2, Antz, Saw, and The Rainmaker.
