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Danny Glover Announces Alzheimer’s, Prepares Lethal Weapon 5

7/3/2026

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Glover Discloses Alzheimer’s

Danny Glover told NBC’s Today show on July 2, 2026 that he lives with Alzheimer’s disease.
He received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2022 Oscars shortly before his diagnosis.
Glover said the disease will affect his speech, movement and memory but he can continue living with it.
A fifth Lethal Weapon film is planned with director Mel Gibson at the helm after director Richard Donner’s death.

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Glover Urges Screening

Glover shares his diagnosis, noting 21.3% of Black adults 70+ have Alzheimer’s—about twice the White rate.
He warns experts project nearly 40% of U.S. Alzheimer’s patients will be Black or Latino by 2030, urging early screening.
Glover attributes the disparity to hypertension, diabetes, obesity and neurological care, urging families to seek early diagnosis.
His daughter Mandisa and brother Marty support his care while speaking out against dementia stigma in communities.

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Glover Credits Oprah

Glover credits Oprah Winfrey’s influence for getting the 1998 historical drama “Beloved” produced.
He recalls meeting Nelson Mandela after Mandela’s release, highlighting his long-standing political engagement.
Glover says his mother Carrie’s acting dream and encouragement helped him win the 1984 role in “Places in the Heart”.
He notes his parents James and Carrie worked as postal workers and were active NAACP members in San Francisco’s civil-rights movement.

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Glover Discloses Alzheimer’s

Danny Glover told NBC’s Today show on July 2, 2026 that he lives with Alzheimer’s disease.
He received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2022 Oscars shortly before his diagnosis.
Glover said the disease will affect his speech, movement and memory but he can continue living with it.
A fifth Lethal Weapon film is planned with director Mel Gibson at the helm after director Richard Donner’s death.

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