Bruce Willis to step away from acting following Aphasia diagnosis

[Marty McFourth]

Bruce Willis Stepping Away From Acting Following Aphasia Diagnosis

Bruce Willis is retiring from acting.

variety.com

Bruce Willis’ family has announced the actor is retiring from the profession after being diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain damage that affects a person’s ability to communicate. Willis’ family members posted a joint statement to social media announcing the actor’s retirement.

“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 reads. “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 continues. “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.”

Variety reached out to Bruce Willis’ representative for further comment, but his team has no additional statement to provide at this time other than his family’s words below.

Willis’ acting career started in the early 1980s with uncredited roles in films such as Sidney Lumet’s “The Verdict.” His career exploded later that decade thanks to his starring role opposite Cybill Shepherd in the ABC series “Moonlighting ” and his performance as John McClane in the 1988 action movie “Die Hard,” which gave Willis his first major film franchise. Across his four decade acting career, Willis’ movies have grossed over $5 billion worldwide. He’s been nominated for five Golden Globes (winning one for “Moonlighting”) and three Emmys (winning one for “Moonlighting” and another for his “Friends” guest role).

Read Willis’ family’s full statement in the social media post below.

 

[Marty McFourth]

Well wishes to Bruce and his family. Was not expecting to hear this.

 

[Deezy]

Oops I made a thread too.....can you merge or delete mine?

 

[Marty McFourth]

Oops I made a thread too.....can you merge or delete mine?

No worries, dude. I'll sort it.

 

[Chris]

Man, that's sad

 

[Hidden Blaze]

Damn, sucks to hear, hopefully he can still find ways to enjoy life

 

[Kim Jong Umb]

Bruce is in two of my fav films

Sin City and Armageddon wish nothing but best

 

[Apoho Creed]

Bruce Willis when he came into a Room you saw people wanting to be around him and speak to him especially in the 80s/90s and now hearing Aphasia and what it will do to him just hurts to think that happening to anyone. Prayers for Bruce.

 

[Moon Bird]

That sucks. Bruno The Kid was one of my favorite shows as a kid

 

[Cwalker]

Damn Bruce. Best wishes to him and his family.

Might have to watch Die Hard tonight

 

[Y2Jayne]

He has been my favorite actor since I watched diehard and I'm really sad to hear about his condition. His career had turned for the worst those last few years sadly.

 

[TeaDrinkingLimey]

Sad news.
Wishing him all the best.