Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: ‘Things Are Going to Be Different’
Mandisa Glover says her father’s memory gaps became clear in 2022, while family members describe the emotional strain of his care.
- On Wednesday, 79-year-old actor Danny Glover revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer in 2022, telling The Today Show, "I can live with it, in a sense."
- Glover's daughter Mandisa first noticed changes around 2022, the same year he received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, as he began leaving gaps in familiar stories.
- Brother Marty, who lives with Glover and helps with his care, notes fans equate him to the villain he played in The Color Purple, saying, "Everybody thinks he's Mister."
- Despite his diagnosis, Glover remains engaged with his community, hoping to keep "talking to young people and their responsibility," though Mandisa notes he is "aware sometimes and then sometimes not."
- More than 7 million Americans over 65 live with Alzheimer, a condition affecting Black men at double the national rate, according to the Association.
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Danny Glover’s Next Chapter Is Defined by Purpose, Not Prognosis
Danny Glover has revealed that he has been living with Alzheimer’s, a diagnosis he received in 2023. At 79, Glover meets this moment with a steadiness that feels familiar, holding close a sense of purpose, connection, and the understanding that life is still unfolding, even as memory begins to shift.
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