Bruce Willis’ family said in March 2022 that he would stop acting because he had aphasia. Since then, his condition has gotten worse and he now has untreatable dementia. Bruce Willis, the star of the classic movie “Die Hard,” has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a disease that makes it hard for him to think.
It was said that the actor’s mother, Marlene Willis, thinks that the star no longer knows her because of his recent health problems. The famous actor’s mother talked about how hard it has been for her to see her son’s health get worse and how hard it has been for the family to talk to him. In an interview with BILD, Willis’ mother’s cousin, Wilfried Gliem, said,
She is not sure if her son still recognizes her.
His behavior is very slow, there is always a slight aggressiveness and it is no longer possible to have a normal conversation with him. Although this behavior is usual in his clinical condition,
she added, a source reported.
Retirement from his acting career at 67
From what we know, Bruce Willis didn’t say anything on his own. His family, including Demi Moore, his ex-wife, and Emma Heming, his current wife, told the public about it. Due to the symptoms of this disease, they found out that Bruce Willis had trouble speaking, making up sentences, and using words he didn’t know. So, if he had kept acting, it would have been hard for him to do his job.
Bruce Willis’ family opens up about grief.
After a diagnosis of aphasia on March 30, 2022, Willis’ family, including Moore, put out a statement saying that he would no longer be acting. On February 18, 2023, almost a year later, Willis’ family wrote a moving post on Instagram about his health.
Our family wanted to start by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce’s original diagnosis. In the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing.
They added,
Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD). Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.
Willis will always be a well-known star.
Friends and family of Bruce Willis have asked for more information about frontotemporal dementia after hearing about his health. The family said that if Bruce were still alive, he would want to make the medical condition more known and connected around the world. Fans may know that the legendary star has always been in favor of using his public and private platforms to speak up for others and bring attention to important issues.
Even if Willis couldn’t act anymore because his health was getting worse, his legacy would live on. Willis’ current wife, Emma Heming, and his ex-wife, Demi Moore, as well as three of his five daughters, Tallulah, Rumer, Scout, and Scout, have all talked about how sad they are for the 67-year-old actor. “May the force be with you, Willis,” is the best thing to say.
