Bruce Willis, 67, is ending his career due to “health problems”, announces his family on social networks this Wednesday. The famous actor of action films suffers from aphasia, which leads in particular to language disorders.
“Our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities. Therefore, and after careful consideration, Bruce is stepping down from this career that meant so much to him.”wrote his family on Instagram, a message signed by the actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, his ex-wife Demi Moore and his daughters Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn.
What is aphasia?
Aphasia is a communication disorder that can impact language, gestures or even writing. It can occur after a stroke or head trauma, according to specialists from the American Mayo Clinic. “It can affect your ability to speak, write and understand language, both spoken and written,” they explain.
It was the action film “Die Hard” in 1988 that propelled the American actor to international stardom as John McClane, with two other films in the saga released in the 1990s. first came to prominence in the 1980s with a recurring role on the “Moonlight” series alongside Cybill Shepher.