Danny Glover is sharing one of the most difficult chapters of his life.The 79-year-old Hollywood icon has revealed that he is living with Alzheimer's disease, opening up about his diagnosis in a deeply personal interview while reflecting on his legendary career, his family and the road ahead."I've been diagnosed with Alzheimer's," Glover said on the "Today" show.BRUCE WILLIS' WIFE FELT 'LOST AND ISOLATED' CARING FOR HIM AFTER DEVASTATING DEMENTIA DIAGNOSISDanny Glover revealed he is living with Alzheimer's disease. (Vinnie Zuffante / Getty Images)The "Lethal Weapon" star said the disease has begun affecting his movement, speech and memory, but he is choosing to face the diagnosis head-on."I can live with it, in a sense," Glover said.When asked whether he fears losing his memories, the actor acknowledged what lies ahead."I'm sure as it advances, things are going to be… different and changing."Glover received an honorary Oscar in 2022, shortly before his diagnosis, recognizing a career that spans nearly 200 movie and television credits. While he continues making public appearances and staying involved in his community, he acknowledged Alzheimer's is taking an increasing toll.Danny Glover and Mel Gibson starred in the "Lethal Weapon" franchise.(Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)BRUCE WILLIS, WIFE SHARED ‘MONUMENTAL HIGHS,' 'DEVASTATING LOWS’ IN 16-YEAR MARRIAGE AS ACTOR BATTLES DEMENTIAThe actor said he and his family decided to share his diagnosis publicly to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's disease."We all get old.
It happens," Glover's daughter, Mandisa, said during the "Today" show segment.She added, "That's what I think is important, you know, that he tells his story.That he has ownership of his life."According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 7 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's, a progressive brain disease that gradually destroys memory and cognitive function.Before becomin...