Bruce Willis' daughter, Rumer, announced that her father is “stepping away” from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia.
Aphasia is a brain disorder that impedes communication skills. It can affect one's ability to follow instructions, name everyday objects and answer yes or no questions.
As People reports:
Bruce is known for his long career in Hollywood that spans several decades, often playing the lead in action films like Die Hard and its sequels, Armageddon and more.
He has also appeared in iconic films like Pulp Fiction, The Fifth Element, The Sixth Sense, 12 Monkeys and Sin City, often as tough-guy characters with a heart of gold. More recently, he starred in the 2018 Eli Roth-directed hit action-thriller Death Wish.
Bruce has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and two Emmy Awards, and has several projects lined up for a 2022 release.
Willis overcame a stutter before his 1985 breakthrough role in ABC's hit comedy-drama “Moonlighting” alongside Cybill Shepherd. Since then, he's appeared in over 150 films and television shows.
Although it most often occurs after a stroke or head injury, aphasia can manifest slowly as a byproduct of another degenerative disease.
Its severity depends on a multitude of factors. People can dramatically improve their communication skills with speech-language therapy, although few entirely regain their communication abilities.
Very sad news to hear that anyone has been diagnosed with Aphasia of any type. My family has lived out this tragic reality with our mother who also never had a stroke or head trauma. She developed Primary Progressive Aphasia, first which 1st manifested itself though speech similar to speaking with a thick tongue or being drunk. In the late 1990’s & early 2000’s not many doctors were familiar with the condition. We found out there are many types of Aphasia & can occur at any age. My condolence to Bruce, his family & friends. I always enjoyed his movies.
My favorite actor and an amazing career of grace and niceness and no scandals. I hope he remembers that when his name was in a movie, people went for him because he is so well liked as a actor and person and his movies were great, made you forget about any problem you had, you just fell into the movie and knew his character would save his girl and the world the character lived in. My prayers are with him through this illness and with his family.
Have always enjoyed his movies and TV show. Long time fan. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bruce and his family. God bless