Danny Glover, 79, reveals heartbreaking Alzheimer’s diagnosis: ‘Things are going to be different’
Actor Danny Glover, 79, has publicly announced his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
📍 The outcome
Actor Danny Glover revealed he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease ahead of his 80th birthday. His daughter shared the early signs of the diagnosis, and Glover stated that his family has his back.
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The obvious questions
How old is Danny Glover?
He is 79 years old.
What did Glover say about his diagnosis?
He stated that "things are going to be different" and "changing," while adding, "I want to say, your life continues."
Which outlets provided exclusive coverage?
People.com and TODAY.com provided exclusive reports on the diagnosis.
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The story so far
Danny Glover has revealed that he is living with Alzheimer's disease. The 79-year-old actor shared that while things will be different and changing, he believes life continues despite the diagnosis.
Coverage from TODAY.com and People.com includes exclusive details on the illness and Glover's perspective. Other reports from Variety, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, KCRA, and Page Six emphasize the timing of the announcement as he approaches his 80th birthday.
Future updates may include further details on Glover's health and how the diagnosis impacts his activities.
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Who reported it (30)
- Danny Glover's Daughter Shares Early Signs of His Alzheimer's Diagnosis yahoo.com · 53d ago
- Danny Glover’s Daughter Talks About the First Sign Her Dad Had Alzheimer’s: ‘Pieces Were Missing’ (Exclusive) Yahoo News Canada · 53d ago
- 'Lethal Weapon' actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis Reuters · 53d ago
- Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis ahead of 80th birthday WJCL · 53d ago
- Danny Glover Shares His Strongest Memories amid Alzheimer’s Disease (Exclusive) People.com · 53d ago
- 'Lethal Weapon' actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis Yahoo · 53d ago
- Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's disease diagnosis Yahoo · 53d ago
- Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis, says family has his back Los Angeles Times · 53d ago
- Danny Glover’s daughter shares first sign of actor’s ‘depressing’ Alzheimer’s diagnosis Page Six · 54d ago broke it first
- Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease Yahoo · 54d ago
- Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease CNN · 54d ago
- Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis BBC · 54d ago
- Danny Glover reveals that he’s living with Alzheimer’s disease: ‘I don’t feel like it’s the end of my life’ Yahoo · 54d ago
- US actor Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer's Yahoo · 54d ago
- ‘Lethal Weapon’ star Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s battle at 79 Fox News · 54d ago
- Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis The Guardian · 54d ago
- Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease TribLIVE.com · 54d ago
- San Francisco legend Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis SFGATE · 54d ago
- Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease AP News · 54d ago
- Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 54d ago
- Danny Glover’s Daughter Talks About the First Sign Her Dad Had Alzheimer’s: ‘Pieces Were Missing’ (Exclusive) People.com · 54d ago
- Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis: ‘I Can Live With It’ Rolling Stone · 54d ago
- Actor Danny Glover reveals his Alzheimer's diagnosis CBS News · 54d ago
- Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis The Hollywood Reporter · 54d ago
- Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: ‘Things Are Going to Be Different and Changing’ Variety · 54d ago
- Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis ahead of 80th birthday WLWT · 54d ago
- Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease East Idaho News · 54d ago
- Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Deadline · 54d ago
- Danny Glover announces Alzheimer's diagnosis: 'Things are going to be different' Entertainment Weekly · 54d ago
- Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's disease diagnosis USA Today · 54d ago
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