Bruce Willis has made the devastating announcement that he is “stepping away” from acting at the age of 67 after being diagnosed with a serious brain condition known as aphasia.
Willis’ Devastating Announcement
Willis and his family made this announcement in a statement posted to social media.
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— Dave Quinn (@NineDaves) March 30, 2022
“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,” the statement read, according to Daily Mail. “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,” the statement continued. “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,” the family concluded.
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What Is Aphasia?
The National Aphasia Association defines the condition as an impairment of language, taking a major toll on comprehension of speech and a sufferer’s ability to read and write.
It typically comes about after a stroke or some other injury on the brain, like a brain tumor or head trauma. Willis’ family has not elaborated on what led to him developing aphasia.
Willis enjoyed a decades-long career in Hollywood that included starring roles in movies like Die Hard and Pulp Fiction, and in television shows like “Moonlighting.”
He’s been nominated for five Golden Globes (winning one for “Moonlighting”) and three Emmys (winning one for “Moonlighting” and another for his guest role on “Friends”).
He has multiple projects that are already in post-production, including Vendetta, Fortress: Sniper’s Eye and White Elephant.
Fans React
Tributes have been pouring in for Willis from fans since this announcement was made:
I have so much love for Bruce Willis, and am grateful for every character he’s given us. Hugs and love for the whole family- thank you for sharing him with us all ❤️❤️ https://t.co/ct0HE1Ti2N
— Seth Green (@SethGreen) March 30, 2022
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Thinking about the time I watched The Sixth Sense with one of my best friends (who Orla from Derry Girls is based on ) and when the big twist happened at the end, she turned to me and said “ Ah, I get it. Bruce Willis IS the boy”
— Lisa McGee (@LisaMMcGee) March 29, 2022
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Saddened by this news, prayers for Bruce Willis and his family. pic.twitter.com/h0xrCEPeDm
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 30, 2022
Willis’ Family
Willis married actress Demi Moore in 1987, going on to have three daughters together. Though they divorced in 2000, they are known to have remained very close friends in the decades since then.
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Willis married Emma Heming in 2009, and they have two young daughters together as well who are only 9 and 7 years old.
This is obviously such a devastating experience for Willis and his entire family, and they are all in our prayers during this difficult time.
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