Bruce Willis Has Aphasia And Is Stepping Away From Acting

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There are not many worse feelings in the world than knowing you have to step down from doing what you love because of forces that are out of your control. For decades, Bruce Willis, best known for his portrayal of John McClane in the Die Hard movie franchise, has been one of the most recognizable entertainers in Hollywood, but in recent years, he's starred in lesser projects while not spending much time in the public eye. And now, we know why.

Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed that Bruce has been diagnosed with aphasia, a disease that affects a person's cognitive abilities, like communicating and understanding speech. Emma Heming Willis elaborated on what the future holds for the Die Hard star after his diagnosis.

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In a post on Instagram, Willis' wife didn't mince words on how tough it has been for her and Bruce's family, but she also vocalized her appreciation for everyone's support during such a tough time. «As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him,» Emma said. «This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. 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 Bruce always says, “Live it up” and together we plan to do just that.»

What's worse is that a condition like aphasia usually comes about from brain damage sustained by head injuries. Considering Bruce Willis built his reputation in Hollywood on being an action star who did a fair amount of his own stunts, it's not hard to imagine what exactly led to him getting the