Actor Danny Glover is suffering from Alzheimer, says, 'things are going to be different'

Legendary actor Danny Glover has been living with Alzheimer’s for years. In an exclusive interview with Today, he revealed his diagnosis and shared that he has been living with the disease for multiple years.

Glover, 79, is one of the legendary American actors, and has worked in several classic movies such as Lethal Weapon 2, The Color Purple and more.

Danny Glover on Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Glover and his family sat down for an interview on July 1 when they all opened up about the actor's diagnosis and why they have decided to share with public now.

“As it progresses, I know things will be different,” Glover said. “They’ll change.”

However, the actor is confident with the support that he has from his family.

“Absolutely,” he said. “They’ve got my back.”

Speaking about how the actor talking about his condition may help remove the stigma around this disease.

“I think it’s really important for him to have control of his own narrative, of his own life story,” Glover’s daughter, Mandisa, told Holt. “That’s really important. And the time is now. What better time but now for him to speak for himself?

“It’s important because people ask questions sometimes, and I don’t want to be a dishonest person and say, ‘Oh, yeah, everything is all right. It’s all great,’” she added.

Started acting in his early 20s at San Francisco, Danny had worked in over 130 films across decades. He first rise to face in 1980s and 90s as Det. Roger Murtaugh in the “Lethal Weapon” films. Then he went on to appear in movies like Places in the Heart (1984) and The Color Purple(1985), Predator 2 (1990), Angels in the Outfield (1994), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Saw (2004), Dreamgirls (2006) and 2012 (2009).

What is Alzheimer?

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that impairs memory. As it progresses, symptoms worsen. People with AD may forget simple tasks, important dates, or how to get home. They may also struggle with reading or recognizing relatives and friends, common signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In advanced stages, individuals may lose the ability to speak or walk.

There are two main types of Alzheimer's disease: Late-onset Alzheimer's disease, the most common type, and early-onset Alzheimer's disease, this affects people younger than 65.