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Danny Glover Goes Public About Alzheimer's Diagnosis and Stigma Fight
entertainment13 days ago

Danny Glover Goes Public About Alzheimer's Diagnosis and Stigma Fight

Danny Glover, 79, says he has Alzheimer's, diagnosed shortly after his 2022 honorary Oscar. Despite slower movements and memory, he remains active and, with his family, wants to change the stigma around the disease. The piece also notes roughly 7 million Americans over 65 live with Alzheimer's and highlights higher risk among older Black Americans.

Danny Glover Opens Up About Living With Alzheimer's
entertainment13 days ago

Danny Glover Opens Up About Living With Alzheimer's

Danny Glover revealed he has Alzheimer’s and has lived with it for years, telling Lester Holt on Today that he was diagnosed before receiving the 2022 Governors Awards; he remains active despite slowed memory and movement, with his family stressing the importance of him controlling his own narrative and the Alzheimer’s Association offering tips like staying physically active, managing health, getting quality sleep and staying socially connected.

Danny Glover Opens Up About Alzheimer’s Diagnosis in TODAY Exclusive
health13 days ago

Danny Glover Opens Up About Alzheimer’s Diagnosis in TODAY Exclusive

Veteran actor Danny Glover, 79, reveals in a TODAY exclusive interview with Lester Holt that he has been living with Alzheimer's disease for several years. He says the diagnosis will bring changes, has strong family support, and hopes his disclosure helps reduce stigma around dementia; the piece also notes the importance of early detection and Glover's ongoing public engagement and activism.

Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis, says life will change but he’ll live with it
entertainment13 days ago

Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis, says life will change but he’ll live with it

Danny Glover, 79, announced on the Today show that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, saying he can 'live with it' but that life will change as it progresses; he credited his family for support and his daughter Mandisa stressed the importance of him controlling his own narrative. The actor, who received an honorary Oscar in 2022, also reflected on his career and past epilepsy battles, noting he hasn’t had a seizure since age 35 and emphasizing his focus on teaching younger generations about responsibility.