What is aphasia, disorder Bruce Willis was diagnosed with, and how is it treated?

Family strong. After announcing that her father, Bruce Willis, would be stepping away from acting amid his battle with aphasia, Rumer Willis is reliving their sweetest family memories.

Bruce Willis is stepping back from acting and going “off the grid.”

Coming together. Bruce Willis is feeling grateful that his blended family is united in their support for him as he battles aphasia, an insider exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

Bruce Willis and his family are “so honored” by the response from the public after announcing his aphasia diagnosis, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.

Bruce Willis and his family are spending extra time together and reflecting on their many memories amid his aphasia diagnosis. On March 30, the star's loved ones announced that he was stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech. A source told People magazine in this week’s cover story that Willis’ family has displayed a united front.

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.

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.

John Travolta is showing support to his "good friend" Bruce Willis after Willis' aphasia diagnosis was announced by his family Wednesday. Travolta, 68, shared two throwback images on Instagram with Willis and a heartfelt caption in support of the actor.  "Bruce and I became good friends when we shared 2 of our biggest hits together, Pulp Fiction and Look Who’s Talking," Travolta wrote.  John Travolta is showing support for his good friend, Bruce Willis, amid Willis' aphasia diagnosis.  (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc) "Years later he said to me, ‘John, I just want you to know that when something good happens to you I feel like it’s happening to me.’ That’s how generous a soul he is.

Scout Willis is opening up.

Giving thanks. After announcing her father Bruce Willis‘ retirement from acting, Scout Willis expressed her gratitude for the support that others provided their family.

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.

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”.

Hollywood superstar Bruce Willis is taking a step back from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia.

brain, typically the left side, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. That damage can be the result of stroke, head injury, a brain tumor, some sort of infection or dementia. Symptoms — which involve difficulty with speech and comprehension — can come on suddenly after a stroke or head trauma, or gradually as a result of brain tumor or progressive disease.

Bruce Willis will be “stepping away” from his acting career after he was diagnosed with aphasia, his family has announced. According to the actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, who shared the news on Instagram, alongside a number of Willis’ other family members, on Wednesday, the diagnosis came after the Red star had been “experiencing some health issues,” with her post noting the disorder has been “impacting his cognitive abilities”.

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.

stepping away from acting amid a diagnosis of aphasia. Ex-wife Demi Moore released a statement announcing his retirement at age 67. “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,” Moore, 59, shared on Instagram.

Sending love. Celebrities including Jamie Lee Curtis, Seth Green and Hilarie Burton are rallying around Bruce Willis and his family amid his aphasia battle.

On and off screen, Bruce Willis has a lengthy list of accomplishments to be proud of.