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Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
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- Angeles Published17 minutes ago Renowned American actor Danny Glover has been living with Alzheimer's disease for several years, he revealed.
- The 79-year-old told NBC in an interview with that aired on Wednesday that he received the diagnosis "not long" after an honorary Oscar designation in 2022.
- "I can live with it in a sense," Glover said in the pre-taped interview.
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Angeles Published17 minutes ago Renowned American actor Danny Glover has been living with Alzheimer's disease for several years, he revealed.
The 79-year-old told NBC in an interview with that aired on Wednesday that he received the diagnosis "not long" after an honorary Oscar designation in 2022. While his movements, speech and memories have since slowed, Glover said he is still remains active.
"I can live with it in a sense," Glover said in the pre-taped interview. "I'm sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing."
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