The family of Bruce Willis made a statement after his diagnosis.
Bruce Willis will be stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that impacts speech and language.
Willis’ daughter, Rumer, took to Instagram on Wednesday to make a statement on behalf of the family. Rumer is the eldest daughter of Willis and his ex-wife, Demi Moore.
“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. As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.”
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According to the Mayo Clinic, aphasia is a contrition that can affect a person’s ability to speak, write, and understand language, both verbal and written. There are different types of aphasia and it typically occurs after a stroke or head injury. It can also also come on slowly from a slow-growing brain tumor or disease that causes progressive damage.
At this point, it is unclear what led the the diagnosis of Bruce Willis but he will be forced to take some time away from his extremely successful acting career.
“This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. 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.
Love,
Emma, Demi, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, & Evelyn”
Bruce Willis has appeared in many classic movies over the years including Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, and The Sixth Sense. His career dates back to the 1980s when he first burst onto the scene as an actor.
Aphasia is a condition that robs a person of their ability to communicate. Once diagnosed, the best treatment for the disorder is speech and language therapy. This is where a person can relearn how to communicate and practices language skills. Family members are often a big part of the process as the person learns new ways to communicate.
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