It has been a year since Bruce Willis' family announced that the actor will take a break from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia or frontotemporal demen
that the actor will take a break from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia or frontotemporal dementia. According to the family, his “condition has progressed.”“While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis,” the statement read. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone.”
The family of the star believes that if the retired actor were able to, he would use his voice to raise awareness about dementia and how to help others with it too. The actor’s oldest daughter, actor Rumer Willis, also posted the announcement on Instagram and received support from others in the entertainment industry.“Love you so much my friend. Sending hugs to you and that beautiful family of yours. Your pops is such damn legend,” “Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul wrote.in a post on Instagram: “God bless you my brother we love you!!! all the best.
Symptoms also include slow or stiff movements, loss of bladder or bowel control – although this tends to be later on – and muscle weakness.In 1980s, the star rose to fame in comedy-drama TV series “Moonlighting,” and has appeared in about 100 films across his four-decade career, garnering acclaim for his roles in “Pulp Fiction” and “The Sixth Sense,” and winning a Golden Globe Award and two Emmys.
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