Bruce Willis has been spotted in public for the first time since his family revealed his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.
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The actor of Die Hard was seen having coffee with two friends in Santa Monica, Calif. on Thursday, as seen in photos and video obtained by the Daily Mail. He was casually dressed in jeans, a long-sleeved shirt, and a toque.
Last year, the 67-year-old retired due to his struggle with aphasia, a condition that caused his language skills to decline.
However, a joint statement released by his family on February 16 confirmed that his condition had now progressed to dementia.
In a statement posted on the website of theAssociation for Frontotemporal Degeneration Last month, Bruce’s wife Emma Heming, his ex-wife Demi Moore and his five daughters expressed their deep gratitude for the love, support and stories they received following sharing Bruce’s original diagnosis. Willis.
“Today there are no cures for the disease, a reality which we hope can change in the years to come,” the family explained. “Bruce has always believed in using his voice in the world to help others and raise awareness regarding important issues, both publicly and privately. We know in our hearts that – if he might today – he would respond by bringing global attention to those who also face this debilitating disease and the impact it has on so many people and their families.”
