Bruce Willis

The 67-year-old Hollywood star was diagnosed in March 2022 with aphasia, a condition affecting the brain which causes difficulty with language and speech, ...

"The challenges and the burden of care on families is significant… He went on to star in movies including Pulp Fiction, 12 Monkeys and The Sixth Sense. "Bruce has always found joy in life - and has helped everyone he knows to do the same. "Your generosity of spirit has been overwhelming, and we are tremendously grateful for it", the statement said. "Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. The NHS said FTD causes changes to personality, behaviour, language and movement, due to the areas of the brain that it affects, the front and sides of the brain.

Demi Moore and Emma Heming Willis released a statement concerning Bruce Willis' health, revealing that his condition has progressed following his aphasia ...

Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible," signing off as "The Ladies of Willis/Moore." Concluding the heartbreaking announcement, they added: "Bruce has always found joy in life – and has helped everyone he knows to do the same. They said: "Bruce always believed in using his voice in the world to help others, and to raise awareness about important issues both publicly and privately. They explained that unfortunately there are no treatments for the disease, though they hope sharing the news publicly will shed light on it and bring further awareness and research. For people under 60, FTD is the most common form of dementia, and because getting the diagnosis can take years, FTD is likely much more prevalent than we know." MORE:

Bruce Willis ' family have revealed the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) - less than one year after he retired from acting due to ...

The statement added: 'This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. 'Ours is just one family with a loved one who suffers from FTD, and we encourage others facing it to seek out the wealth of information and support available through AFTD (@theaftd, theaftd.org). This was a full two years before the family's announcement that Willis has aphasia. 'Bruce has always found joy in life – and has helped everyone he knows to do the same. Symptoms are different from just the memory loss that is associated with Alzheimer's disease. 'As a family, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for the outpouring of love and compassion for Bruce over the past ten months. 'We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. The right recognizes faces and familiar objects. We know in our hearts that – if he could today -- he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families. As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.' 'Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead. 'FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone.

Bruce Willis' family has shared an update on his health issues, revealing his condition has worsened.

‘This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. We know in our hearts that – if he could today – he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families.’ The statement concluded: ‘Bruce has always found joy in life – and has helped everyone he knows to do the same. ‘We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. ‘Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead. ‘FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone. ‘Your generosity of spirit has been overwhelming, and we are tremendously grateful for it. 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 a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him. The news was shared on Instagram in March, with his family offering a joint statement, which read: ‘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. [he would be stepping away from the limelight](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/21/bruce-willis-stars-in-one-of-his-final-trailers-for-detective-knight-17974150/) after he was diagnosed with aphasia – a degenerative condition that affects speech and communication, usually caused by damage to the brain. ‘As a family, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for the outpouring of love and compassion for Bruce over the past ten months,’ the lengthy message, shared on the

He was diagnosed with aphasia in spring last year, but the condition has progressed.

It said: "Bruce always believed in using his voice in the world to help others, and to raise awareness about important issues both publicly and privately. The family went on to say frontotemporal dementia is the most common form of dementia in people under 60. Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family has announced.

Relatives of the 67-year-old Hollywood actor previously said that he would be “stepping away” from his successful career after being diagnosed with aphasia, ...

“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. “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). In a post shared on Instagram on Thursday, Willis’s daughter Rumer offered an update on her father’s health, confirming his condition has “progressed” and he had been given the “more specific” diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.

After being told he had aphasia last year, a condition causing problems with speech, the 67-year-old has now been told he has frontotemporal dementia - a common ...

He has starred in more than 100 movies during his career. In a statement on [social media](/topic/social-media), they said the diagnosis has come as a ‘relief’. The family also expressed their gratitude for the love they have received from the public.

Family of Die Hard and Pulp Fiction actor, 67, releases statement to share diagnosis following acting retirement owing to aphasia.

[instituted a category](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/mar/26/razzies-diana-the-musical-jared-leto-lebron-james-bruce-willis) for “worst performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 movie”. The family also called for more awareness and understanding of frontotemporal dementia. “Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead. The 67-year-old was also the lead in several family comedies, most notably voicing a baby on Look Who’s Talking and its sequel. The statement continued: “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and [which] can strike anyone. [statement](https://www.theaftd.org/mnlstatement23/?fbclid=PAAaYZ2Rcpq5lg7sFScfzRAEAE1tBKaQxln-povJgksTUBJYQfXhT4vA2qe-0) posted to the website for the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, the Die Hard actor’s family – wife Emma Heming, ex-wife Demi Moore and daughters Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn – revealed Willis’s aphasia had progressed into a diagnosis of dementia.

The Die Hard star received this diagnosis after his prior diagnosis of aphasia progressed.

“We know in our hearts that – if he could today ― he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families.” “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone,” the family’s statement continued. Aphasia typically occurs suddenly after a stroke, head injury or sometimes a slow-growing tumor. There is no cure or treatment currently available, according to the “Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. [on a website](https://www.theaftd.org/mnlstatement23/?utm_source=Instagram&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=MNL23) for The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration.

Relatives of the 67-year-old Hollywood actor previously said that he would be “stepping away” from his successful career after being diagnosed with aphasia, ...

This can impact negatively on the care that people living with the condition receive.” “FTD is the third most common form of dementia in people under the age of 65 but there is still limited awareness of it among the public and health and social care professionals. “As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.” “For people under 60, FTD is the most common form of dementia, and because getting the diagnosis can take years, FTD is likely much more prevalent than we know. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone,” their statement read. “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.

Legendary actor has been told he has frontotemporal dementia (FTD) - an uncommon type of the disease that causes deterioration in behavior, personality and ...

'FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone. 'We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. The disease can also progress to impact other mental skills such as memory and movement. Your generosity of spirit has been overwhelming, and we are tremendously grateful for it. When there is damage to this portion of the brain speech and language suffers. Bruce Willis' family said the star's condition had 'progressed'. The remaining one-third of left-handed people are right-brain dominant. These are key for language, speaking and writing. 'It has meant the world to see that sense of care echoed back to him and to all of us. But as the disease progresses more and more areas of the brain become damaged. 95% of right-handed people and two-thirds of left-handed people use the left side of the frontal and temporal lobes of their brains to process speech. The legendary actor, 67, has been told he has frontotemporal dementia (FTD) - an uncommon type of the disease that causes a deterioration in behavior, personality and language.

Actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family said on Thursday, nearly a year after the "Die Hard" franchise star retired ...

'As Bruce's condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and ...

People with the disease may also have “tiny structures” in their brain cells “that contain an abnormal amount or type of protein”. Some antidepressants, like trazodone, and antipsychotic medications, like olanzapine and quetiapine, “may reduce the behavioural problems associated” with the disease. However, it is both “lesser common and lesser known” in the US, with an estimate of “60,000 cases”. While there isn’t a test to diagnose the disease, blood tests and physical exams can be done to “rule out other conditions that cause similar symptoms”. They went on to note that while there are “no treatment for the disease”, they hope that can “change in the years ahead”. Some other behaviours can include being “socially inappropriate or impulsive”. “As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research,” they added. In March 2022, they said he was “stepping away” from acting, as he had been “experiencing some health issues” which were “impacting his cognitive abilities”. In some cases, they can progress rapidly. There are many different subtypes of FTD, including Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), which is a disorder that impacts how a person speaks. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.” The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration also acknowledges that FTD is has been misdiagnosed for other neurological conditions, such Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s disease.

The American actor first found fame in the '80s TV comedy drama Moonlighting, and has since appeared in over 100 films. Bruce Willis became an action movie ...

Other film roles in the 1990s included Pulp Fiction, 12 Monkeys, Last Man Standing, The Fifth Element and Armageddon. However, the pair have remained very close friends and are often seen spending holidays together as a family. He was born in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany. He even had a successful music career, when his debut album The Return of Bruno was a massive hit in 1987. He has won a Golden Globe Award, two Emmy Awards, and two People's Choice Awards. His family later relocated to his hometown of Carneys Point, New Jersey.

Relatives of the 67-year-old Hollywood actor previously said that he would be “stepping away” from his successful career after being diagnosed with aphasia, ...

“As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.” “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone,” their statement read. “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.

Last year Willis's family revealed he had been diagnosed with the cognitive condition aphasia, and would be stepping back from his acting career. In a post ...

According to the NHS, frontotemporal dementia is an “uncommon” form of the disease, and mostly affects people aged between 45 and 65. Willis’s family expressed their “deepest gratitude” for the “outpouring of love” they had received since the announcement about his aphasia diagnosis. [Hollywood](/topic/hollywood) actor’s family will help “shine a light” on the disease, also known as FTD, and “encourage others to seek advice”, the charities said.

Relatives of the 67-year-old Hollywood actor previously said that he would be “stepping away” from his successful career after being diagnosed with aphasia, ...

This can impact negatively on the care that people living with the condition receive.” “FTD is the third most common form of dementia in people under the age of 65 but there is still limited awareness of it among the public and health and social care professionals. “As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.” “For people under 60, FTD is the most common form of dementia, and because getting the diagnosis can take years, FTD is likely much more prevalent than we know. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone,” their statement read. “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.

Willis stepped away from acting almost a year ago, when he was diagnosed with aphasia.

“We know in our hearts that - if he could today - he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families.” As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.” In their new statement, Willis’ family said that since that time “Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD).

The 67-year-old, who is now retired from acting, had previously been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition affecting his cognitive abilities.

“FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone,” their statement read. The pair share two daughters, Mabel and Evelyn. Willis went on to marry actress Heming in 2009. "Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. Willis’ family further explained the condition in an extended statement on the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration website in which they acknowledged frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a “cruel disease” and “can strike anyone”. "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," the statement wrote.

The announcement by the 67-year-old Hollywood actor's family will help “shine a light” on the disease, also known as FTD, and “encourage others to seek advice”, ...

Willis’s family expressed their “deepest gratitude” for the “outpouring of love” they had received since the announcement about his aphasia diagnosis. “By choosing to speak publicly about his diagnosis, more awareness can be raised about FTD and hopefully it will encourage others to seek advice if they are experiencing concerns about their brain health.” “Speaking publicly about his diagnosis will help so much to shine further light on the condition, for which we are hugely thankful.”

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with dementia, his family have announced. It comes just one year on from Willis' diagnosis with aphasia.

The statement was signed by members of Willis' family including his wife Emma Heming, with whom he has two daughters, and his former wife Demi Moore and their three daughters. "We know in our hearts that – if he could today – he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families." "As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research."

Willis's family announced Thursday that his previous diagnosis of aphasia has progressed to frontotemporal dementia. The disease can cause issues with ...

About 30% of people with frontotemporal degeneration inherit the disease; there are no known risk factors. The results are analyzed in tandem with a patient's medical history and symptoms. "Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces," his family said.

A closer look at the disease, also known as FTD, after the Die Hard star's heartbreaking family announcement.

Willis’s family said that the lack of treatment for the disease was “a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead” with further research. According to Dementia UK, there is no prevention or cure for FTD and it is often best to “focus on practical strategies to help the person live as well as possible with the diagnosis”. The charity said that FTD is a “rare” form of dementia that affects only around one in 20 people with a dementia diagnosis. Alzheimer’s UK says that FTD symptoms are “very different” to other more common types of dementia, such as day-to-day memory loss – adding that in the early stages of the disease, many people can still remember recent events. According to Dementia UK, FTD is caused by an “abnormal build-up of proteins within the brain” which damages the cells. FTD is an “umbrella term” for a group of dementias that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are responsible for such things as personality, behaviour, language and speech, according to Dementia UK.

This type of dementia typically affects people aged 45-65 and is one of the more 'uncommon' forms of the illness.

It's caused by clumps of abnormal protein forming in the brain cells, which damage them and stop them from working properly. "FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone," wrote the Willis family. The charity Dementia UK has said in a tweet that by speaking openly about his diagnosis, Bruce is helping to do just that. - Medicines – to control some of the behavioural problems The Die Hard star, 67, was diagnosed with a condition last spring called aphasia, which affects speech. FTD typically affects the front and sides of the brain.

'Your pops is such a damn legend,' Aaron Paul told 'Die Hard' star's daughter.

It’s beautiful to honor him and your family the way you are. Sending Bruce and all the family love.” Marlon Wayans wrote: “Love to you, him and the family. [Willis’s daughter Rumer](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cou_X88Jxlq/?hl=en): “Love you so much my friend! Sending love.” Sending hugs to you and that beautiful family of yours.

Bruce Willis house: Die Hard actor has been diagnosed with dementia and he and his wife Emma Heming-Willis made a big home life change because of it.

Bruce bought an eight acre plot of land on the site in 2000 and built three homes on the site, including a six-bedroom main house and two additional properties each with their own swimming pool. Meanwhile, their 22.6-acre estate in Westchester, New York, sold for $7.66million in 2020 – a huge 41 percent off its original asking price of $12.95million. [ Sign up to our HELLO! His wife Emma has since spoken out about the star's health struggle, and revealed how she copes with her 'paralyzing grief' amid her husband's aphasia diagnosis... The beloved properties that Bruce has sold in recent years include his beachfront estate in the COMO Parrot Cay resort in Turks and Caicos. The homes they sold included places they owned in Turks and Caicos, Idaho and Beverly Hills in order to settle close to family in California so Bruce could spend more time with his loved ones.

FTD is an 'umbrella term' for a group of dementias that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.

The NHS says that people with frontotemporal dementia live for an average of eight to 10 years after symptoms start, but that some people live for much longer than this. The charity said that FTD is a “rare” form of dementia that affects only around one in 20 people with a dementia diagnosis. According to Dementia UK, there is no prevention or cure for FTD and it is often best to “focus on practical strategies to help the person live as well as possible with the diagnosis”. According to Dementia UK, FTD is caused by an “abnormal build-up of proteins within the brain” which damages the cells. FTD is an “umbrella term” for a group of dementias that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are responsible for such things as personality, behaviour, language and speech, according to Dementia UK. FTD is an ‘umbrella term’ for a group of dementias that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain

As Bruce Willis' health declined, directors were forced to reduce the star's role in movies years before his dementia diagnosis.

In one of the last films to star Bruce Willis, White Elephant, one crew member stated that the ‘arrangements’ which saw others allegedly having to feed the actor his lines, made the team come to the conclusion that they wouldn’t film another. In the past few years of his career, his team would ensure that his time on set would only last for a maximum of two days, of which he would only work for around four hours a day, due to his conditions. His tragic struggle with aphasia - which was previously announced to his fans in March last year - and now his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis at the age of just 67 meant that those in the movie industry had to make adjustments on-set so that he could continue working prior to his retirement.

'As Bruce's condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and ...

People with the disease may also have “tiny structures” in their brain cells “that contain an abnormal amount or type of protein”. Some antidepressants, like trazodone, and antipsychotic medications, like olanzapine and quetiapine, “may reduce the behavioural problems associated” with the disease. However, it is both “lesser common and lesser known” in the US, with an estimate of “60,000 cases”. While there isn’t a test to diagnose the disease, blood tests and physical exams can be done to “rule out other conditions that cause similar symptoms”. They went on to note that while there are “no treatment for the disease”, they hope that can “change in the years ahead”. Some other behaviours can include being “socially inappropriate or impulsive”. “As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research,” they added. In March 2022, they said he was “stepping away” from acting, as he had been “experiencing some health issues” which were “impacting his cognitive abilities”. In some cases, they can progress rapidly. There are many different subtypes of FTD, including Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), which is a disorder that impacts how a person speaks. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.” The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration also acknowledges that FTD is has been misdiagnosed for other neurological conditions, such Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s disease.

The clip shows the Die Hard actor, 67, speaking at his Comedy Central roast in 2018 poking fun at himself, declaring he's overcome a huge number of threats from ...

[diagnosed with aphasia](/news/entertainment/bruce-willis-retires-from-acting-aphasia/) - a condition which causes difficulties with speech - and his doctors have now confirmed the actor is suffering from Frontotemporal dementia, the most common form of dementia in people under 60. [confirmed Brice Willis is suffering from dementia](/news/entertainment/bruce-willis-dementia-family-statement/). [Bruce Willis](/news/entertainment/bruce-willis-age-wife-children-films/) take to the stage after a number if his famous friends had playfully mocked the star's life and career.

Bruce Willis' daughter Scout Willis has spoken out after her family revealed that the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.

“Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead. Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible.” In the caption, she shared an update on how she’s been doing since her family’s announcement, writing: “Feeling emotionally tired and a bit overwhelmed, yet also very in awe of the love so many people have for papa.” While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.” [the Instagram story](https://www.instagram.com/stories/rumerwillis/3039954607590141584/), with a similar caption to express her gratitude for the Die Hard star’s fans: “I third this Scouter and Buusk feeling so deeply grateful and in awe of the love for us and our sweet Daddio.” [her own Instagram Story](https://www.instagram.com/stories/buuski/3039950311783936754/), writing: “Second this Scouter feeling the abundant love for our guy and our family.”