Wed 30 March 2022:
US actor Bruce Willis will retire after being diagnosed with aphasia brain disorder, his family said on social media on Wednesday.
Bruce Willis, 67, has been diagnosed with a brain condition that affects his ability to understand language and will be stepping away from acting, his family has announced.
In a statement posted to social media, his family said: ‘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.’
The statement added: ‘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,’ the statement, which was signed by his wife, model Emma Heming Willis, his ex-wife Demi Moore and all of his children, concluded.
Aphasia is a condition that causes a person to struggle to communicate, whether verbally or in writing
It can occur after a stroke, head injury, or another traumatic event. It can also be the result of a tumor or a degenerative brain condition like Alzheimer’s
Aphasia often occurs very suddenly and results from trauma or injury to the left side of the brain
The condition is sometimes temporary
People who are middle-aged or older are at most risk of developing the condition
There is no cure for the condition, though it can be treated with regular speech therapy to relearn language skills and communication strategies.
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