American actor Bruce Willis, who for years played the tough-skinned hero of the “Die Hard” saga, has ended his career due to health issues, including language impairment. “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 abandons this career that meant so much to him.“, had written his family on Instagram in March.
Monday August 15, Bruce Willis was filmed playing harmonica alongside musician Derek Richard Thomas. The Instagram video was posted by his wife Emma Hemming Willis.
In the black and white video, Bruce, in a plaid shirt, sits at the bottom of the stairs as his friend sings and plays guitar.
Emma, 44, described the moment as “jam session improvised” between the two music lovers, adding: “Their talent speaks for itself.“
According to American specialists, 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.
There are different forms of aphasia, more or less severe, but all of which are disabling. The family of the artist did not give details on the one from which he suffers.
