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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1956, Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1965, Sanjay Manjrekar, Indian cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. In 2019, Emily Hartridge, English YouTuber and television presenter (born 1984) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Watch: Danny Glover goes public with Alzheimer's disease diagnosis

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Sky News
· Jul 1, 2026
Hollywood actor Danny Glover reveals he has Alzheimer's disease
Hollywood actor Danny Glover reveals he has Alzheimer's disease
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 2, 2026
Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Renowned American actor Danny Glover has been living with Alzheimer's disease for several years, he revealed.
Us Weekly
· Jul 1, 2026
Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer's 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. []
CBC News
· Jul 1, 2026
Actor Danny Glover reveals he has Alzheimer's disease
Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easy-going police officer in the Lethal Weapon franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease.
Toronto Sun
· Jul 1, 2026
Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease
Actor says he has been coping with disease for years
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 2, 2026
Danny Glover Announces Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Danny Glover has revealed he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Related coverage for "Watch: Danny Glover goes public with Alzheimer's disease diagnosis": Sky News — Hollywood actor Danny Glover reveals he has Alzheimer's disease. MyJoyOnline — Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Us Weekly — Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis Ahead of His 80th Birthday. CBC News — Actor Danny Glover reveals he has Alzheimer's disease. Toronto Sun — Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease. Sada Elbalad — Danny Glover Announces Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
