Bruce Willis Steps Away From Acting Career After Being Diagnosed With Brain Condition

A picture says a thousand words. Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, shared the first photos of the actor since announcing his aphasia diagnosis.

Bruce Willis feels a "sense of relief" after going public about his aphasia diagnosis. The 67-year-old star recently announced he was stepping away from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia - which impedes a person's ability to speak and write - and Bruce feels like he's now "got that monkey off his back". The source told Us Weekly: "The closest members of his inner circle were all aware of his issue and had been for some time.

will be “stepping away” from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family has announced. According to the 67-year-old film star’s daughter, Rumer Willis, who shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, the diagnosis came after he had been “experiencing some health issues,” with her post noting the disorder has been “impacting his cognitive abilities”. The actress, 33, wrote: "As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.

John Travolta has paid tribute to Bruce Willis following the news of his aphasia diagnosis, describing his Pulp Fiction co-star as a ‘generous soul’. In a statement released by Bruce’s family, they announced that the Hollywood icon would be stepping away from his acting career, as the medical condition was affecting his cognitive abilities. In the message signed by his wife Emma Heming, ex-wife Demi Moore and children Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn, it said: ‘This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support.

Bruce Willis' wife Emma has issued a second message to fans following the actor's shock aphasia diagnosis.LOOK: Bruce Willis and wife Emma's $9.8m mansion with chef's kitchen, spa and poolEmma shared an Instagram Story which read: "Your love, support, compassion, prayers really help. I'm grateful.

New York Post, the award show co-founders, John J. B. Wilson and Maureen Murphy, said they decided to "rescind" the award in light of his health troubles.

Scout Willis is opening up.

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with Aphasia, a brain disorder that's 'impacting his cognitive abilities'. The Emmy-winning actor's family released a statement on Wednesday, announcing that he has the condition, which hinders a person's ability to communicate via speech or written words.

Willis, 67, has starred in hit films including the Die Hard series, Pulp Fiction, Armageddon, Moonrise Kingdom, 12 Monkeys and Looper. He has been nominated for multiple awards including five Golden Globes, of which he has won one, and three Primetime Emmys, of which he won two. In 2006, he was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in Los Angeles.

Hollywood icon Bruce Willis has announced that he will be retiring from acting after being diagnosed with a brain condition. The 67 year old, who has starred in films including Die Hard and Pulp Fiction, made the announcement after being diagnosed with aphasia. Sharing the news on Instagram, Bruce’s wife Emma Heming Willis explained that the condition had been “impacting his cognitive abilities”.

Bruce Willis received an outpour of support from his peers in Hollywood following his family’s announcement Wednesday regarding his health.  The 67-year-old actor is taking a break from acting as he battles aphasia, a neurological condition that affects the ability to communicate. Bruce Willis received an outpour of support from his fellow peers in Hollywood.

Voir cette publication sur Instagram“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,” they said. “As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that. ”There are many potential causes of aphasia.

On Wednesday, Bruce Willis’ family revealed he is stepping away from his acting career as he battles his health diagnosis.  The 67-year-old actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that affects the ability to communicate. "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.

Die Hard star Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with a devastating brain disorder and has quit his acting career.

NEW YORK -- Bruce Wills is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech, his family announced Wednesday.In a statement posted on Willis' Instagram page, the 67-year-old actor's family said Willis was recently diagnosed with aphasia and that it 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," read the statement signed by Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, his ex-wife Demi Moore, and his five children, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn.“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,” they said. “As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that.”Aphasia typically occurs after a stroke or head injury, but can also develop gradually due to a slow-growing brain tumor or a disease that causes degenerative damage.

Bruce Willis has announced the actor is set to retire after being diagnosed with aphasia.The condition, a language disorder typically occurring after a stroke or brain injury, significantly affects a person’s ability to communicate.Willis’ family members posted a joint statement to social media – including his eldest children Rumer, Scout, Tallulah and their mother Demi Moore, as well as Evelyn, Mabel and their mother Emma Heming Willis – breaking the news that the 67-year-old Die Hard star would not be pursuing any new acting roles.“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,” the statement reads. “As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.”“This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support,” the statement continues.

We have some heartbreaking news to report about Bruce Willis.

Hollywood legend Bruce Willis has retired from acting, it has been announced. The 67-year-old Pulp Fiction and Die Hard icon has been diagnosed with aphasia, a brain condition which has affected his cognitive abilities.