Acclaimed action star Bruce Willis, 67, is ending his career due to ‘health issues’ including language impairment, his family announced on Wednesday.
‘Our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and was recently diagnosed with aphasia which is impacting his cognitive abilities. Therefore, and following careful consideration, Bruce is leaving this career that has meant so much to him, ”writes his family on Instagram.
The message is signed by the actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, as well as his ex-wife Demi Moore and his daughters Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn.
According to specialists from the American Mayo Clinic, aphasia often occurs following a stroke or head trauma and prevents the patient from communicating normally. ‘It can affect your ability to speak, write and understand language, both spoken and written,’ they explain.
‘Die Hard’
Bruce Willis first made a name for himself in the 1980s with a recurring role in the series ‘Moonlight’ alongside Cybill Shepherd, but it was the action film ‘Die Hard’ in 1988 that made him an international star as the invincible John McClane.
The saga had two sequels in the 1990s, confirming the notoriety of Bruce Willis who had become one of the references of the genre.
After a series of successes until the 2000s, the actor’s star had faded and he had no longer had the same commercial success.
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