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March 30, 2022 at 5:09 p.m. GMT
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Actor Bruce Willis is set to quit his job after being diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain damage that affects a person’s ability to communicate.
The family of Willis, 67 and known worldwide for the film franchise “Hard to Kill”published a statement on social networks announcing the actor’s retirement.
“We wanted to share with Bruce’s incredible fans as a family that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and was recently diagnosed with aphasia, which is affecting his cognitive abilities,” said Bruce’s eldest daughter, actor Rumer, in a statement Wife Emma Heming-Willis and his ex-wife, fellow actress Demi Moore.
“For this reason and with a lot of thought Bruce leaves the career that meant so much to him.“.
“This is a truly challenging time for our family and we are so grateful for your continued love, compassion and support,” the statement continued.
“We’re dealing with this as a strong family unit, and we wanted to include his fans because we know how much he means to you, just as you do to him.”
Bruce Willis began his acting career in the early 1980s but only rose to prominence when he starred opposite Cybill Shepherd. TV series undeclared work (1985-1989) and played John McClane in the first Die Hard film in 1988.
Since then, his films have grossed more than $5 billion worldwide, according to Variety magazine.
During his career he has won two Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards.
What is aphasia?
It is when a person has difficulty with their language or speech.
It is usually caused by damage to the left side of the brain, such as B. a stroke.
Difficulty reading, listening, speaking, typing, or writing.
Language problems are the most common and can involve words being put together incorrectly.
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