Actor Bruce Willis has a degenerative brain condition, according to family

Bruce Willis, 67, has been diagnosed with aphasia, a brain condition that affects his ability to understand language and communicate. As a result, his family has announced he will step away from acting.

His daughter Rumer Willis posted on Instagram that ‘This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support.’

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According to the National Aphasia Association, the condition is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write.


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