Very sad news. Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with Aphasia. He is retiring from acting.
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in a specific area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension. It leaves a person unable to communicate effectively with others. Many people have aphasia as a result of a stroke.
From his daughter Rumer Willis’ Instagram:
To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities. As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.
As Bruce always says, “Live it up” and together we plan to do just that.
Love,
Emma, Demi, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, & Evelyn
Willis has had a significant impact in American movies, especially in the action genre. The essential Bruce Willis films will always be “Die Hard,” “Pulp Fiction,” “The Sixth Sense,” “12 Monkeys,” and “The Fifth Element.”