Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis Ahead of His 80th Birthday
Danny Glover is sharing an update on his health ahead of his 80th birthday, revealing that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Glover, 79, broke the news in an interview with the Today show’s Lester Holt on Wednesday, July 1, adding that he was diagnosed in 2022 just months after receiving an honorary Oscar.
“I can live with it in a sense,” he said on Today regarding progressing symptoms. “I’m sure as it advances, different things will be different and changing.”
Despite his diagnosis, Glover still remains committed to speaking with “young people” about his social justice efforts.
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Mission: Impossible star Ving Rhames is reportedly recovering after collapsing in Los Angeles. Rhames, 66, was out to eat with his family at an L.A. restaurant on Wednesday, April 29, when he collapsed at his table, per TMZ. The acclaimed actor was reportedly in and out of consciousness as paramedics rushed him to a local […]“A big deal is talking to young people and their responsibility,” he said. “[I have] a lot to learn, as well.”
Glover’s update comes weeks before his milestone birthday on July 22.
Glover rose to fame in the ‘80s thanks to his iconic role as LAPD detective Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon films, with fans quoting his signature line “I’m too old for this s***” to this day.
“It’s one of those lines that’s become a phenomenon,” Glover told Yahoo Entertainment in 2016, noting how often fans ask him to incorporate the line when signing autographs. “I say, ‘What do you want me to put on there?’ and they go: ‘I’m too old for this s***.’ Or they say: ‘It’s for my dad, so tell him, ‘You’re not too old for this s***.'”
In the original 1987 film, Glover starred alongside Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs, a former Special Forces soldier who struggled with suicidal impulses, as the pair investigated a young woman’s apparent suicide. The action thriller spawned three sequels and a 2016 TV adaptation starring Clayne Crawford as Martin and Damon Wayans as Roger.
Glover also starred in a lengthy list of other notable movies, including Places in the Heart (1984), The Color Purple (1985), Witness (1985), To Sleep with Anger (1990), Predator 2 (1990), Grand Canyon (1991), Bopha! (1993), Angels in the Outfield (1994), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Saw (2004), Dreamgirls (2006), Shooter (2007), Be Kind Rewind (2008), 2012 (2009), Death at a Funeral (2010), Beyond the Lights (2014), Sorry to Bother You (2018) and The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019).
Related: ‘James Bond’ Star Bruce Glover Dead at Age 92
Hollywood actor Bruce Glover has died at the age of 92. His son, Back to the Future star Crispin Glover, confirmed the news via Instagram on Saturday, March 29, revealing that his father had died on March 12. “Bruce Herbert Glover,” Crispin wrote, alongside a series of throwback and recent photos. “May 2, 1932 — […]The San Francisco native is also known for his television work, including his Emmy-nominated roles as Nelson Mandela in HBO’s Mandela (1987), Joshua Deets in CBS’ Lonesome Dove (1989), Philip Marlowe in Showtime’s Fallen Angels (1995) and Will Walker in TNT’s Freedom Song (2000).
Outside of acting, Glover has become an avid civil rights and political activist. In 2022, he was awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Awards. He has also advocated for epilepsy awareness after battling the condition in his youth.
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Glover has continued both his humanitarian efforts and acting career to this day, with upcoming projects including the films Dionne, Killing Winston Jones and Long-Day Journey and the TV series The Prosecutor.
Glover is also a dad to daughter Mandisa, 50, whom he shares with ex-wife Asake Bomani. The exes were married from 1975 to 2000. He was also previously married to Eliane Cavalleiro from 2009 to 2022.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
