The family of Bruce Willis provides an update on his condition and recent diagnosis.
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After receiving an aphasia diagnosis, Bruce Willis' family stated that he would retire from performing. Now, they claim that his "condition has progressed."
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Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, his ex-wife, Demi Moore, and his five children, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, and Evelyn, all signed the declaration, which was published on the website of The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration.
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The statement read, "Currently there is no cure for this condition, a situation that we hope may alter in the future years."
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"As Bruce's situation worsens, we hope that any media attention can be directed towards bringing awareness and research to this disease."
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Willis' movies earned more than $5 billion at the global box office over the course of a career spanning four decades. Although being well-known for films like "Die Hard" and "The Sixth Sense," the actor had lately primarily appeared in direct-to-video thrillers.
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In March of last year, Willis's family reported that his aphasia had impacted his cognitive functioning. The illness results in a lack of verbal comprehension and expression.
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Willis's family revealed that his aphasia had affected his cognitive abilities in March of last year. Lack of linguistic comprehension and expression is an outcome of the condition.
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The frontal and temporal lobes of the brain are the primary areas affected by frontotemporal dementia, according to the Mayo Clinic. These brain regions are frequently linked to personality, conduct, and language.
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According to a recent statement from his family, Bruce "always believed in using his voice in the world to help others, and to raise awareness about important topics both publicly and privately." We firmly believe that, if he could do it today.