Danny Glover arrives at the Governors Awards on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) NEW YORK (AP) — 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. 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.
Main Idea: Actor and activist Danny Glover says he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease three years ago and is still coming to terms with it.
Key Points:
Danny Glover’s diagnosis may remind families that Alzheimer’s can affect anyone and can bring long-term care and medical costs for patients and caregivers.
His public disclosure could reduce stigma and encourage more people to seek memory checks and support earlier.
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