Bruce Willis Has Been Diagnosed With Brain Disorder Aphasia, His Family Announces
Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with Aphasia, a brain disorder that's 'impacting his cognitive abilities'.
The Emmy-winning actor's family released a statement on Wednesday, announcing that he has the condition, which hinders a person's ability to communicate via speech or written words.
His wife Emma Heming Willis, ex-wife Demi Moore and daughters shared a message about the Motherless Brooklyn star's health.
'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,' their message began.
'As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.'
The statement also addressed the 67-year-old Die Hard actor's loving fanbase.
'This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support,' the family's joint message read.
They concluded: '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.'
Celebrities have also sent warm wishes to the father-of-five, with Jamie Lee Curtis commenting under Moore's post: 'Grace and guts! Love to you all!'
Jenna Dewan wrote: 'Sending love to you and your beautiful family.'
While Bruce himself hasn't addressed his health, he did share a photo to his Instagram feed earlier today, along with a caption that read: 'Come on Bruno!!!'
Fans have since commented on this post, too, with one fan sweetly writing: 'We love you Bruce. You brought us some of the best moments in movie history and brought the wildest action scenes to life and made them unforgettable. Thank you for everything you have given to the world.'
Willis shares three adult daughters with Moore, Rumer 33, Scout, 30, Tallulah, 28 and two with wife Emma - Evelyn, seven and Mabel, nine.
Aphasia is typically caused by damage to the left side of the brain, often following a stroke, severe head injury, brain tumour or caused by dementia.
It affects common ways people understand and use language - through reading, listening, speaking and typing or writing.
For more information on Aphasia, click here.
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