Bruce Willis' diagnosis of aphasia has progressed to frontotemporal dementia, known as FTD, his family announced.
back in 2022. They said at the time that Willis was suffering from a medical condition that was affecting his cognitive abilities and would be taking a break from acting.
"Bruce always believed in using his voice in the world to help others, and to raise awareness about important issues both publicly and privately," his family's new statement said. "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.
Willis' most recent acting credit is "Detective Knight: Independence," which was released in January 2023 and is the third installment of the thriller film series "Detective Knight." He also has action movie "Assassin" slated for release next month.
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