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Bruce Willis' Dementia Diagnosis- Daughter Supports 'Inspirational' Step-Mums' Care
Bruce Willis Quits Acting After Devastating Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Hollywood actor Bruce Willis has revealed that he is retiring from his incredible acting career after devastating language disorder diagnosis Daily Mirror 31 MAR 2022 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...MOVIES1JPG.jpg Bruce Willis is quitting his acting career after discovering a devastating diagnosis. The 67-year-old actor has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition which has affected his cognitive abilities, and has made the decision to step back from making movies. Disclosing the news to fans on social media, the Willis family said it had been a “really challenging time” for them and thanked fans for their “continued love, compassion and support”. “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,” a statement shared on Instagram read. |
Bruce Willis Has Fontotemporal Dementia
Bruce Willis Has Dementia, His Family Announces
Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family has announced. Irish Central 17 FEB 2023 https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp..._willisnew.jpg In a statement on social media, they said it was a "relief to finally have a clear diagnosis". The 67-year-old was diagnosed with aphasia - which causes difficulties with speech - in spring last year, but this has progressed and he has been given a more specific diagnosis, the family said. They expressed their "deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love". The family went on to say frontotemporal dementia is the most common form of dementia in people under 60. "Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead," the statement said. Willis became a household name in the 1980s and 90s after starring in blockbuster films such as Die Hard, The Sixth Sense, Armageddon and Pulp Fiction. He has also been nominated for five Golden Globes - winning one for Moonlighting - and also three Emmys, where he won two. But his family said last year that Willis would give up acting, as his aphasia was affecting his cognitive abilities. The new statement on Thursday said they hoped media attention would raise awareness of the actor's condition. It said: "Bruce always believed in using his voice in the world to help others, and to raise awareness about important issues both publicly and privately. "We know in our hearts that - if he could today - he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families." The statement was signed by members of Willis's family including his wife Emma Heming - with whom he has two daughters - and his former wife Demi Moore and their three daughters. US journalist Maria Shriver, a prominent campaigner for brain disorder patient care and research, tweeted: "My heart goes out to Bruce Willis and his family, & also my gratitude for shining a much needed light on this disease. "When people step forward it helps all of us. When people get a diagnosis it's extremely difficult, but also for most a relief to get a diagnosis." Aaron Paul, who starred in America's Breaking Bad TV crime drama, said Willis was "such a damn legend", adding: "Love you so much my friend!" US singer and actress Queen Latifah wrote in a post on Instagram: "God bless you my brother we love you!!! all the best. Thank you and your family for all the entertainment!!!" Actress Selma Blair, who has multiple sclerosis, simply wrote: "Sending love." According to the UK NHS website, frontotemporal dementia is an "uncommon" form of the disease that causes the sufferer problems with behaviour and language. Symptoms also include slow or stiff movements, loss of bladder or bowel control - although this tends to be later on - and muscle weakness. |
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Bruce Willis' Daughters' Support 'Inspirational' Step-Mum Amid Star's Dementia Diagnosis
Bruce Willis' daughter Scout LaRue Willis shared support for step-mum Emma Heming as she spoke about their vulnerable journey of caring for the actor his deteriorating dementia diagnosis BBC 26 SEP 2023 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ain-mirror.jpg Bruce Willis' daughter Scout LaRue Willis shared her love and admiration for her step-mother Emma Heming as she bravely shared her family's story on the Today Show to offer a heartbreaking update on actor husband. In the vulnerable interview, Emma shared an inside look into her marriage with the Die Hard star and opened up on her and her family's difficult journey as he continues to deal with his dementia diagnosis. She described her own experience as a partner to Bruce and and expressed her "grief and the sadness" as she watched her husband's condition deteriorate. Despite the hardships Emma is facing, she continued to share her deep respect and love for Bruce and refused to call herself his caretaker. Bruce and Emma share two young daughters together - 11-year-old Mabel and eight-year-old Evelyn. Bruce is also father to three daughters with his ex Demi Moore; Rumer, 35, 32-year-old Scout and 29-year-old Tallulah. Following the guest appearance, Scout, took to social media to share her support for Emma's courage and vulnerability for sharing her family's story. In an Instagram repost, Scout wrote: "I TRULY could not be more proud of @emmahemingwillis for being willing to step out into the public eye, (even though it's terrifying!!!) to share our family's story in service of spreading awareness about FTD. Emma you are such a champion for this cause and you inspire me EVERY SINGLE F*****G DAY with your bravery and deep deep loving. Bruce Willis' tearful wife says he might not know what's happening in dementia diagnosis https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...72123381_n.jpg Bruces' wife shares inside look at family's journey amid Bruce's diagnosis It was shared last year that Bruce had been diagnosed with a form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD). The 68-year-old's family first shared that he was suffering from language disorder aphasia but later revealed the devastating news that The Pulp Fiction star's condition had progressed to frontotemporal dementia. In the interview, Emma explained: "What I'm learning is that dementia is hard. It's hard on the person diagnosed. It's also hard on the family. And that is no different for Bruce or myself or our girls. And when they say that this is a family disease, it really is." Over on Instagram, Emma also shared a behind-the-scenes look into the goings-on before the talk aired, giving a shoutout to all her friends who had been supporting her on the journey. The clip showed host Hoda Kotb giving her a tight squeeze in the dressing room. In the comments section, Bruce's daughter Scout left a heartfelt message, writing: "I’m tearing up right now thinking about how much I love you and how brave you are." In the comments section, Bruce's daughter Scout left a heartfelt message, writing: "I’m tearing up right now thinking about how much I love you and how brave you are." Tallulah also commented, simply writing: "I love you so much." https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...t-161914-2.jpg Emma Willis shares heartbreaking update on Bruce Willis' health |
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