Actor Bruce Willis will leave his profession following being diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain damage that affects a person’s ability to communicate.
The family of Willis, 67 and known worldwide for the film franchise “Hard to Kill”published a statement on social networks announcing the withdrawal of the actor.
“To the incredible fans of Bruce, as a family, we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and was recently diagnosed with aphasia, which is affecting his cognitive abilities,” read the statement released by the eldest daughter of Bruce. actor, Rumer, his current wife, Emma Heming-Willis, and his ex-wife, fellow actress Demi Moore.
“As a result of this and with much consideration, Bruce is walking away from the career that has meant so much to him.“.
“This is a truly challenging time for our family and we are so grateful for your continued love, compassion and support,” the statement continues.
“We are dealing with this as a strong family unit, and we wanted to engage his fans because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.”
Bruce Willis began his acting career in the early 1980s, but didn’t become a household name until starring opposite Cybill Shepherd. TV series Moonlighting (1985-1989) and playing John McClane in 1988 in the first “Die Hard” movie.
Since then, his films have grossed more than $5 billion worldwide, according to Variety magazine.
Throughout his career he has won two Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards.
What is aphasia?
It is when a person has difficulty with their language or speech.
It is usually caused by damage to the left side of the brain, such as a stroke.
Difficulty reading, listening, speaking, typing, or writing.
Speech problems are the most common and can involve putting words together incorrectly.
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