Danny Glover's latest role is one he never asked for – but it's one he'll be battling head-on in real life. The Hollywood veteran, best known for his iconic partnership with Mel Gibson in the 'Lethal Weapon' franchise, has revealed a shocking diagnosis: Alzheimer's disease.
Glover laid bare the challenges of living with the condition on NBC's Today programme, describing how it affects his speech, movement, and memory. He acknowledged that while he can currently manage its impact, he knows things will get tougher as the disease progresses – and that thought is a tough pill to swallow for this Hollywood hero.
With a career spanning over four decades, Glover's filmography reads like a who's who of cinematic greatness: from 'Predator 2' to 'The Royal Tenenbaums', his performances have captivated audiences time and again. And then there's the 'Lethal Weapon' series – where he starred alongside Mel Gibson as the incomparable Roger Murtaugh, taking on some of the toughest villains in movie history.
But Glover's impact extends far beyond the silver screen. A tireless advocate for civil rights, he was awarded the prestigious Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2022 Academy Awards – just before receiving his Alzheimer's diagnosis. Talk about a cruel twist!
In a heartwarming moment during the Today programme interview, Glover fondly reminisced about meeting fans and signing those infamous toilet seats from 'Lethal Weapon 2'. He also confessed that 'Places in the Heart', co-starring Sally Field, remains his favourite performance – and we can see why!
As news of Glover's diagnosis breaks, it's hard not to wonder: what does this mean for a potential fifth 'Lethal Weapon' film? Mel Gibson has confirmed he'll be taking over directing duties from the late Richard Donner, who had tasked him with completing the project. The legacy lives on – but it's clear Glover will be fighting his toughest battle yet.