I see love folks
Haley Joel Osment still holds his Sixth Sense co-star Bruce Willis in the highest regard.
Osment, 33, shared a beautiful tribute to the 67-year-old action legend following news of his aphasia diagnosis and retirement from Hollywood.
“It was difficult to find the right words for someone I’ve always looked up to — first on the big screen and then through a wild fluke in person,” Osment wrote alongside a throwback snap from the “Death Becomes Her” star Thursday on social media.
The ‘Pay It Forward’ star added, “He is a true legend who has enriched all of our lives with a unique career spanning almost half a century.”
“I’m so grateful for what I got to witness firsthand and for the tremendous body of work he created for us to enjoy for years to come,” he continued.
Osment ended his moving statement with more kind words and heartfelt support: “I just wanted to express the respect and deep admiration I have for Bruce and his family as they move forward with the courage and good humor that they already have.” have always left their mark.”
Osment played a troubled boy named Cole in the 1999 supernatural thriller Sixth Sense. Willis portrayed a child psychologist trying to help Cole navigate his ability to communicate with dead people.
Sixth Sense director M. Night Shyamalan also penned a tribute to Willis earlier this week.
“All my love and respect to my big brother Bruce Willis. I know that his wonderful family surrounds him with support and strength. He will always be the hero of this poster on my wall as a kid,” said the Glass filmmaker tweeted.
Osment previously spoke to The Post about the film’s enduring legacy and his career as a child star. He noted that hearing the drama’s iconic line, “I see dead people,” has become “easier” for him.
Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment in The Sixth Sense 1999. © Buena Vista Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
“It’s gotten easier as I’ve gotten older because I don’t look like I did when this movie came out,” he said. “But it’s kind of cool that the film had such a long lifespan.”
Willis’ family announced on March 30 that he was diagnosed with the brain disorder and would be stepping down from Hollywood.
“To Bruce’s amazing supporters, we wanted to announce as a family that our beloved Bruce has some health issues and was recently diagnosed with aphasia which is affecting his cognitive abilities,” the ‘Die Hard’ actor’s family said in a statement.
“This is a truly challenging time for our family and we are so grateful for your continued love, compassion and support,” they added. “Like Bruce always says, ‘Live it up,’ and together we plan to do just that.”