Already suffering from aphasia, the 67-year-old actor has “frontotemporal dementia”, an incurable neurodegenerative disease, his relatives explained in a press release.
Worse and worse. Bruce Willis’ illness has worsened, and the actor, who retired in the spring of 2022, is now suffering from incurable dementia, according to a new medical diagnosis. 67 years old, hero of the saga dies hard initially suffered from aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain damage. But since last year, “Bruce’s disease has progressed, and we now have a more accurate diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia,” his relatives explained in a press release. “Unfortunately, communication difficulties are only one symptom of the illness Bruce is facing,” the family added, saying they were “relieved to finally have a clear diagnosis.”
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“There is no cure”
Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a neurodegenerative disease associated with Alzheimer’s disease. People with FTD may experience memory problems, behavioral changes, or difficulty speaking or moving. According to some American experts, this disease occurs most often in patients aged 40-65 and accounts for one fifth of dementia cases.
“Today there is no cure for this disease, a reality that we hope will be able to change in the coming years,” these relatives emphasized in a press release signed by his wife, Emma Heming Willis, and only by him. ex-wife actress Demi Moore and children Rumer (pregnant with her first child), Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn. “As Bruce’s condition progresses, we hope the media will work to bring attention to this disease, which needs much more awareness and research,” they added.
One of the most recognized actors in Hollywood
Bruce Willis’ star had faded somewhat before his retirement, but he remains one of Hollywood’s most recognizable action actors. His career has built him the image of an infallible hero that contrasts with the current illness. He first rose to prominence in the 1980s with a recurring role on the soap opera Moonlight Next to Cybill Shepherd, but it’s an action movie dies hard (Crystal trap) in 1988, which made him an international star as the undefeated John McClane.
The shaved head and grin became trademarks of the actor, who reprized the role for two sequels in the 1990s (58 minutes to live And A day in hell), confirming its popularity and becoming one of the references of the genre. Much sought after in Hollywood, he has done a number of major productions, whether classic action films (The Last Samaritan (1991), Jackal (1997)) or like crossover science fiction The Army of the Twelve Monkeys (1995), which attracted critics, or Fifth element (1997) by Luc Besson. He will also tour with famous directors such as Brian de Palma, Robert Zemeckis, but especially Quentin Tarantino, which makes him return to playing a boxer. Pulp Fiction: In 1994, when he was at the height of his fame.
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Bruce Willis also signs performances known for their darker and more dramatic tone with his fantasy thrillers under the direction of M. Night Shyamalan. Sixth sense And Unbreakable. He then went on to tour extensively, but never again found the same success, and his reputation slowly faded despite forays into other genres such as comedy (my neighbor murderer in 2000). He is signing on for two new parts of the saga dies hard (2007 and 2013), which did not convince either the critics or the public. Over the past decade, Bruce Willis has not hesitated to poke fun at himself and the clichés stuck to his skin, as Best cops or the second partConsumables. Always smiling…
Video: Vintage footage of Emma Hemming and Bruce Willis skiing
Source: Le Figaro
