Bruce Willis, has revealed the form of dementia that struck the star. Here are the latest updates

Important new health updates have arrived Bruce Willis. If you recall, in March the 67-year-old star announced her retirement from the stage following a diagnosis of aphasia. Almost a year later and with a clearer view of the actor’s condition, however, it seems to have emerged. a new diagnosis more precisely.

In the past few hours, the family has in fact released the following declaration: “Since we announced Bruce’s aphasia diagnosis in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has improved and we now have a more definitive diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD). Unfortunately, communication challenges are just a symptom of the illness Bruce is dealing with. Although it was painful, it was a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis“.

In the last few hours, Rumer Willis also confirmed everything a shared post on Instagram that read:

Our family would like to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible love, support, and beautiful testimonies we have received since sharing Bruce’s diagnosis. Because of this, we want to give you an update on our beloved husband, father and friend as we gain a deeper understanding of what he is going through.

Since we announced Bruce’s aphasia diagnosis in the spring of 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD). Unfortunately, communication challenges are just a symptom of the illness Bruce is dealing with. Although it was painful, it was a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.

To read our full statement and learn more about this disease please go to the link in our bio.

With love and thanks, Ladies Willis/Moore

You can see below the following original post by Rumer Willis:

Frontotemporal dementia is often diagnosed at a younger age than other forms of dementia, and can be distinguished by personality changespeech difficulties and movement disorders. In light of recent developments, all that remains is to wait for new updates on the state of Bruce Willis’ health.

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