Bruce Willis has aphasia and is ‘stepping away’ from acting, family says
2 years, 8 months ago

Bruce Willis has aphasia and is ‘stepping away’ from acting, family says

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bruce Willis is “stepping away” from acting after being diagnosed with the brain condition aphasia, his family has announced. In a statement shared on Instagram, the Die Hard star’s family wrote that he had been “experiencing some health issues” which were “impacting his cognitive abilities”. “As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that.” Aphasia is a form of brain damage which impairs language expression and comprehension. In 1988 Willis starred in the very first Die Hard film, which began a run of action hero roles, including 1991’s The Last Boy Scout, 1998’s Armageddon and a number of Die Hard sequels.

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Bruce Willis: Die Hard actor seen in rare photo after dementia diagnosis
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Bruce Willis: Die Hard actor seen in rare photo after dementia diagnosis

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Bruce Willis is ‘incommunicative’ and ‘not totally verbal’ now, ‘Moonlighting’ creator says
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Bruce Willis is ‘incommunicative’ and ‘not totally verbal’ now, ‘Moonlighting’ creator says

LA Times  

Bruce Willis is “incommunicative” now, according to “Moonlighting” creator Glenn Gordon Caron, after the actor’s career-ending diagnoses of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. Caron provided the “Die Hard” star’s latest health update while discussing this week’s streaming debut of the 1980s prime-time dramedy, which starred Cybill Shepherd and an up-and-coming Willis. The Emmy-nominated producer, who faced years of rights-clearing hurdles to …

Bruce Willis is diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, announces family
1 year, 10 months ago

Bruce Willis is diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, announces family

Hindustan Times  

Actor Bruce Willis, who is mostly known for his Die Hard films, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, as announced by his family. Today, the actor's family released an official statement on social media stating that his condition has progressed to a specific diagnosis by the name of frontotemporal dementia. Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, according to …

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family announces
1 year, 10 months ago

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family announces

The Independent  

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Bruce Willis aphasia diagnosis: Die Hard actor going through 'really difficult time' after acting retirement
2 years, 1 month ago

Bruce Willis aphasia diagnosis: Die Hard actor going through 'really difficult time' after acting retirement

India TV News  

Bruce Willis, 67, revealed his aphasia diagnosis earlier this year. Sylvester Stallone on Bruce Willis' health Giving an update about Bruce Willis' health, Sylvester Stallone said, "He is going through some really, really difficult times. So he's been sort of incommunicado.” Stallone also added that not being able to speak to Willis 'kills him' and “it's so sad.” After Willis' …

Bruce Willis' Family, Former Wife Demi Moore Come Out in His Support After Actor’s Aphasia Diagnosis
2 years, 8 months ago

Bruce Willis' Family, Former Wife Demi Moore Come Out in His Support After Actor’s Aphasia Diagnosis

News 18  

Last week, Hollywood actor Bruce Willis announced that he was stepping away from his acting career following his Aphasia diagnosis, a medical condition that affects speech. Bruce’s family updated the actor’s fans via a coordinated social media post on March 30. The caption accompanying a portrait of Bruce was signed by the actor’s wife Emma Heming Willis, their two daughters …

Scout Willis shares a smile with her father Bruce Willis as she shares sweet photo of them bonding
2 years, 8 months ago

Scout Willis shares a smile with her father Bruce Willis as she shares sweet photo of them bonding

Daily Mail  

Scott Willis shared a sweet photo of her bonding with her father Bruce Willis following news of his aphasia diagnosis. Daddy's little girls: In a second photo, Willis appeared to have the initials of his three daughters inscribed onto his chest beneath a heart symbol Aww: Scout also shared this shot of her with her father and half-sister Evelyn Aphasia, …

Bruce Willis’s stuntman reflects on how actor ‘changed’ after aphasia diagnosis
2 years, 8 months ago

Bruce Willis’s stuntman reflects on how actor ‘changed’ after aphasia diagnosis

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bruce Willis’s stunt double has reflected on the actor’s “changes” in …

Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting
2 years, 8 months ago

Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech, his family said Wednesday. “As a result of this and with much consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him,” read the statement signed by …

Bruce Willis 'Stepping Away' From Acting After Aphasia Diagnosis; Demi Moore Thanks Fans For Love
2 years, 8 months ago

Bruce Willis 'Stepping Away' From Acting After Aphasia Diagnosis; Demi Moore Thanks Fans For Love

News 18  

Die Hard actor Bruce Willis is retiring from acting after he was diagnosed with Aphasia, a disorder that is caused by brain damage that impacts the ability to communicate. Demi Moore, Bruce Willis’ ex-wife, shared a picture of the actor along with the statement regarding his health. “To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family, we wanted to share that our …

Bruce Willis to retire from acting after medical diagnosis
2 years, 8 months ago

Bruce Willis to retire from acting after medical diagnosis

India Today  

"Die Hard" franchise star Bruce Willis will retire from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia, a disease that is "impacting his cognitive abilities," his family said in a statement on Wednesday. Willis, 67, who achieved initial fame for the 1980s comedy-drama TV series "Moonlighting" before he became the tough guy, action hero who shouted "Yippee Ki Yay" in …

Bruce Willis to retire from acting because of illness: family
2 years, 8 months ago

Bruce Willis to retire from acting because of illness: family

Hindustan Times  

Action hero Bruce Willis, star of the Die Hard franchise, is to retire from acting due to illness, his family announced Wednesday. "Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities," a post on Instagram signed by his family said. "As a result of this and with much consideration …

What is aphasia? Behind the brain disorder that has affected Bruce Willis
2 years, 8 months ago

What is aphasia? Behind the brain disorder that has affected Bruce Willis

LA Times  

Bruce Willis, shown at a January 2019 movie premiere, will halt his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family said. Action-movie star Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with the brain disorder called aphasia, his family said Wednesday. When a stroke patient suffers aphasia, it’s usually due to a type of stroke that affects …

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