This exclusive TODAY interview features Hollywood icon Danny Glover (79) opening up about his battle with Alzheimer’s disease for the first time. The video highlights his enduring legacy and his determination to continue his advocacy work despite his diagnosis.
Key Highlights:
- Diagnosis and Perspective: Glover discusses his diagnosis with Lester Holt, explaining how he is managing the disease, which is currently affecting his memory, speech, and movement (0:16-1:25). He and his family are speaking out to help destigmatize Alzheimer’s, noting that it disproportionately affects Black men (1:26-2:01).
- Reflecting on a Storied Career: The segment reviews Glover’s four-decade career, from his college theater beginnings under playwright Amiri Baraka (2:09-2:28) to his breakout success in the Lethal Weapon franchise (2:37-3:02).
- Favorite Film & Personal Connection: Glover identifies Places in the Heart as his favorite movie, a role he poignantly dedicates to his late mother, Carrie, who passed away the day he was cast (3:06-3:28).
- Commitment to Social Justice: Despite his health challenges, Glover remains deeply committed to social justice and equality, continuing to run his production company that funds socially conscious films (3:29-4:03).
- Looking Ahead: Glover shares his hope for the future, emphasizing his desire to continue learning and mentoring young people, stating, "In the hope of glory and good, I look without fear ahead" (4:05-4:34).