Organizers of the Razzie Awards announced Thursday they were rescinding the dubious honor they bestowed last week on Bruce Willis, in light of news about the actor being diagnosed with the cognitiv…
HOLLYWOOD — Organizers of the Razzie Awards announced Thursday they were rescinding the dubious honor they bestowed last week on Bruce Willis, in light of news about the actor being diagnosed with the cognitive disorder aphasia.
Willis’ family announced Wednesday that he is stepping away from acting due to the condition, “which is impacting his cognitive abilities.” . “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.”— the annual tongue-in-cheek, spoof award show that recognizes the worst in film from the past year — bestowed one of its “honors” on Willis. Because Willis appeared in a wide array of films last year, the Razzies actually created a category titled “Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie.” The Razzie was bestowed for Willis in “Cosmic Sin.
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