Actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family said Thursday, nearly a year after the star of the “Die Hard” franchise retired due to aphasia that impaired his cognitive abilities.
“Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in the spring of 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia,” the actor’s family said in a statement posted on the website. Association for frontotemporal degeneration.
“Unfortunately, the communication problems are just one symptom of the illness Bruce is dealing with. While this is painful, it’s a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”
The actor’s eldest daughter, actress Rumer Willis, also posted the announcement on Instagram and received support from others in the entertainment industry.
“Love you so much my friend. Hugs to you and your beautiful family. Your father is a legend,” wrote “Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul.
Willis, 67, rose to fame through the 1980s television series ‘Moonlighting’ and has appeared in nearly 100 films in his four-decade career, acclaimed for his roles in ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Sixth Sense.’ winning him a Golden Globe and two Emmys.
Source: Terra
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