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EXCLUSIVE: Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Shares Update on Illness

Actor and activist Danny Glover has revealed he is living with Alzheimer's disease as he approaches his 80th birthday.

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This story first appeared in 🇧🇷 Portuguese coverage — 1.8 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 1, 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Portuguese Jul 1, 12:09 UTC · Globo.com
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 1, 17:05 UTC · Corriere della Sera

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The brief

Danny Glover, the 'Lethal Weapon' star and activist, has publicly shared his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The 79-year-old actor stated that while things will be different and changing, he does not feel the diagnosis marks the end of his life.

Coverage from outlets including Reuters, AP News, CNN, and the BBC emphasizes Glover's status as a San Francisco icon and movie star. Exclusive reporting from People and Yahoo News Canada features his daughter, who described early signs of the illness as feeling like "pieces were missing.

Attention now turns to Glover's ongoing battle with the disease and his reflections on his strongest memories as he navigates the condition with the support of his family.

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Quick answers

How old is Danny Glover?

He is 79 years old and approaching his 80th birthday.

What did Danny Glover's daughter say about the early signs of his illness?

According to coverage from People and Yahoo News Canada, his daughter stated that "pieces were missing" as an early sign of the diagnosis.

How has Glover described his outlook on the diagnosis?

He stated, "I don’t feel like it’s the end of my life," while acknowledging that things are going to be different and changing.

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Danny Glover Alzheimer's disease Lethal Weapon Entertainment

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