Danny Glover Announces Alzheimer's Diagnosis, Remains Positive About Future
By TeeJay Small | Published
Action fans of a certain age will get excited when they hear the name Danny Glover. The Hollywood icon is best known for starring in the Lethal Weapon franchise as the grizzled, too-old-for-this-sh*t Roger Murtaugh. According to The Guardian, Glover has recently revealed a sad update on health and society, as he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Glover is 79 years old, and currently faces the disease with great conviction and grace, especially if your only measure of his vision is Murtaugh's grumbling.
The Time is Now
During a recent interview, u Predator 2 star explained that she was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's a few years ago, and has been quietly managing it ever since. The prediction first came in 2022, shortly after Glover won an Oscar for his work on the film. Glover says: “I can live with it in a sense. I'm sure as it develops, things will change and change.”
When asked why he decided to go public with this health update four years ago, Glover and his daughter Mandisa agreed that the family wanted to open up about themselves. “The time is now,” said Mandisa The Today Showadding “What better time than now for him to speak up? It's important because sometimes people ask questions, and I don't want to be a dishonest person and say, 'Oh, yeah, everything's fine.'
Indeed, an Alzheimer's diagnosis is very troubling, even for Danny Glover's cheerful attitude. The disease is progressive and fatal, often requiring 24-hour care in the final stages. Glover admitted that he has trouble processing the severity of the disease at times, but added, “There are times when you keep remembering them that confirm the fact that you can remember things. And there are times that I will never forget.”
Glover's Positive Outlook
The most inspiring part of Danny Glover's blitz of an interview came when he admitted “I don't see it as the end of my life.” Instead of suffering from the problems of illness, i Sorry to bother you The star says “There is work to be done. I still have my daughter, I have friends. I just want to say, your life goes on.”
A quick look at Glover's IMDb page will reveal that his career has continued to grow. Not only does he have half a dozen films in various stages of active production, Glover has also appeared in tons of movies and shows since receiving his first Alzheimer's diagnosis. These new projects include a brief appearance on Boot Riley's I'm a Virgo mini-series, voice role in a video game Crime Boss: Rockay Cityand a starring appearance as Santa Claus in the Disney Christmas heist movie The Naughty Nine.
We may have seen the last of Danny Glover driving his car on high ground or dodging a toilet bomb like he did in the Lethal Weapon movies. However, her attitude towards life will surely be a comforting reminder that a medical diagnosis like this doesn't always have to be doom and gloom. With the right attitude, and a good support system, anything is possible.
