Action star Bruce Willis
Star retires due to illness
Bruce Willis is forced to retire at the age of 67.
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A cinema giant must retire: Bruce Willis is forced to end his career by an illness that affects his ability to speak.
Fans of action icon Bruce Willis (67) have to deal with bad news. The ‘Die Hard’ star’s family has announced that Willis will be retiring at the age of 67, effective immediately. In the joint statement, which, among other things, his daughter Rumer (33) posted on Instagramit says: “With the amazing supporters of Bruce, we want to share as a family that our beloved Bruce is struggling with health issues and was recently diagnosed with aphasia which is affecting his cognitive abilities.”
Aphasia is damage to the language center in the brain. Those affected may have problems speaking and understanding language, including reading and writing. “As a result, and after careful consideration, Bruce is stepping down from a career that has meant so much to him,” the statement continued. How the damage came about is not clear from the statement.
Family thanks the fans
The statement, which came from “Emma, Demi, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, & Evelyn,” ends with the words: “This is a very challenging time for our family and we are so grateful for your continued love, passion and Support. We’re moving through this as a strong family unit and we want to bring his fans on board. Because we know how much he means to you and how much you mean to him.”