Liam Neeson has had Bruce Willis on his mind. The actor is starring in his latest action movie titled "Memory," which opens on April 29. In it, he plays a deadly assassin as he faces Alzheimer’s.
01.04.2022 - 23:27 / variety.com
Angelique Jackson On April 29, Bruce Willis’ storied filmography adds another credit with the release of “Fortress: Sniper’s Eye.”The action-thriller starring Willis, Jesse Metcalfe and Chad Michael Murray is a sequel to 2021’s “Fortress” and is set to be released in select theaters, as well as on digital platforms and VOD. It’s just one of about 10 tough-guy titles still outstanding as Willis’ acting career comes to a close.The actor’s family announced Wednesday that the superstar will step away from acting after being recently diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain damage the affects a person’s ability to communicate.
Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis and their daughters Mabel and Evelyn, along with his ex-wife Demi Moore and their daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah revealed the diagnosis in a statement posted to social media. After “much consideration,” they wrote, Willis made the decision to step 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,” their statement reads.
“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.”With the news of his retirement, fans hopes for Willis to reprise some of his most iconic roles have been dashed.
Liam Neeson has had Bruce Willis on his mind. The actor is starring in his latest action movie titled "Memory," which opens on April 29. In it, he plays a deadly assassin as he faces Alzheimer’s.
Angelique Jackson Twenty-four years ago, director Michael Bay had yet to dream up the high-speed car chases in “Ambulance,” but was instead focused on a team of deep-core oil drillers who were tasked with saving the world from an asteroid the size of Texas.Perennial action hero Bruce Willis headlined the 1998 space movie, playing Harry S. Stamper, leader of the rough-and-tumble crew of newbie astronauts. It may be hard to imagine now, but “Armageddon” was only Bay’s third feature, so landing Willis was a major coup, particularly since the director had been inspired by the action star’s movies (especially 1988’s “Die Hard”) since early in his career.In a recent interview, Bay reflected on Willis legacy and told Variety what makes the actor — whose family announced last month that he will be stepping back from acting — so iconic.
Actress and stuntwoman Kelly Greyson is opening up about her time working with Bruce Willis, who she champions for his authenticity and professionalism on and off film sets. Greyson last filmed with Willis a little over a year ago for "Fortress: Sniper's Eye," the second installment of "Fortress." Jesse Metcalfe and Chad Michael Murray also star in the action-packed flick. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Greyson said she was unaware of Willis' aphasia diagnosis at the time she worked with him, but believes his retirement from acting should remind everyone of the incredible legacy he's built.
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.
This is so moving!
Bruce Willis’ medical condition was not a secret for his co-workers in recent films, now that directors and co-stars have shared their experiences on set, revealing they were concerned about the actor’s health.Following the announcement of his retirement due to his Aphasia condition, “which is impacting his cognitive abilities,” director Mike Burns, who worked with the 67-year-old star on the 2021 film ‘Out of Death’ revealed that ”After the first day of working with Bruce, I could see it firsthand and I realized that there was a bigger issue at stake here and why I had been asked to shorten his lines.”“It looks like we need to knock down Bruce’s page count by about five pages,” the director wrote in an email sent to his screenwriter, “We also need to abbreviate his dialogue a bit so that there are no monologues, etc.”Jesse V. Johnson also spoke about working with the actor in the upcoming film ‘White Elephant,’ stating that “It was clear he was not the Bruce I remembered,” as he had previously worked with the actor, and this time the crew often fed lines to him through an earpiece.“It was decided as a team that we would not do another,” Johnson said, which was a similar statement made by Burns, “I’m done.
As we learned while covering the heartbreaking Bruce Willis news, aphasia is often symptomatic of either a degenerative condition, a brain tumor… or a head injury.
Haley Joel Osment posted a heartrending message for his former co-star Bruce Willis after his family confirmed his secret battle with aphasia. Haley, 33, and Bruce, now 67, iconically shared the screen in supernatural film The Sixth Sense — Osment’s breakout role when he was just 11-years-old. Osment fondly remembered their time working on the 1999 M. Night Shyamalan classic with a post of his own on March 31.
M. Night Shyamalan and Haley Joel Osment are speaking out about Bruce Willis.
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.
Filmmakers in Hollywood worried about Bruce Willis’s mental state for years, according to recent reports.
Zack Sharf Several of Bruce Willis’ recent directors spoke to the Los Angeles Times about the concerns they felt while working with the actor in the years leading up to Wednesday’s announcement that Willis has aphasia and is stepping away from his acting career. Aphasia is a language disorder caused by brain damage that affects a person’s ability to communicate.