Bruce Willis to quit acting following aphasia diagnosis

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By Blessing Udeobasi

67-year-old actor Bruce Willis has announced an end to his over 30-years acting career following an aphasia diagnosis, a condition that affects his ability to speak and write.

Bruce’s family made the announcement on Wednesday in a statement signed by his wife, Emma Heming-Willis, his ex-wife, Demi Moore and their five daughters.

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“To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,” the family wrote on Instagram.

“As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him. 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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