Bruce Willis is going through a tough phase in his life and he needs your prayer.
Bruce Willis, who retired from acting last May as a result of aphasia, has been diagnosed with dementia.
The news was announced by his family on Thursday, February 15, 2023, on social media.
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The statement says “Relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”
They expressed their “deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love.”
The family went on to say frontotemporal dementia is the most common form of dementia in people under 60.
“Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead.”
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Bruce Willis became a household name in the 1980s and 1990s after starring in blockbuster films such as Die Hard, The Sixth Sense, Armageddon, and Pulp Fiction.
He has also been nominated for five Golden Globes, winning one for “Moonlighting,” and for three Emmys, where he won two.
But his family said last year that Willis would give up acting as his aphasia was affecting his cognitive abilities.
Hearing the news, celebrities and fans of Bruce Willis took to social media to express their love.
See some reactions below:
Aaron Paul, who starred in America’s Breaking Bad TV crime drama, said Willis was “such a damn legend”, adding: “Love you so much my friend!”
US singer and actress Queen Latifah wrote in a post on Instagram: “God bless you my brother we love you!!! all the best. Thank you and your family for all the entertainment!!!”
Actress Selma Blair, who has multiple sclerosis, simply wrote: “Sending love.”
My heart goes out to Bruce Willis and his family. Dementia is a cruel disease. We will always remember him as a great actor who has done a lot of good work helping combat veterans and sick children. Join me in me praying for him and all Americans who suffer from this illness. pic.twitter.com/wywzcXTQE8
— Monica De La Cruz (@monica4congress) February 16, 2023
My heart goes out to Bruce Willis and his family, & also my gratitude for shining a much needed light on this disease. When people step forward it helps all of us. When people get a diagnosis it’s extremely difficult, but also for most a relief to get a diagnosis. pic.twitter.com/macAukMe7U
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) February 16, 2023
Sad to hear the news about Bruce Willis this morning.. the guys an absolute childhood legend .. wishing him well ❤️
Yippee ki yay !! pic.twitter.com/PanDri8Uci
— ❤️ (@misskaren1981) February 17, 2023
