Bruce Willis Reaches Historic Feat Before Leaving Industry Due to Aphasia Diagnosis
Bruce Willis recently shocked the world by revealing his health diagnosis, but his recent feat outshined it immediately.
On Wednesday, Willis' family delivered the devastating news about the actor's health, saying that he is retiring from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. The announcement was shared on Instagram, sharing a photo of a smirking actor alongside a lengthy caption.
"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," Emma Heming Willis said.
Johns Hopkins Medicine explains that aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in a patient's brain that controls comprehension. People diagnosed with the disease are unable to communicate properly with others like how they used to. Unfortunately, it could also lead to stroke.
But despite his health status, Willis made a triumphant run as an actor two years before his retirement.
Bruce Willis Had Full-Packed Schedule Before Saying Goodbye
As reported by PEOPLE, the "Die Hard" actor had multiple films after starring in the 2019 film, "Glass." At that time, he reprised his role in "Unbreakable."
Willis went on to star in "Motherless Brooklyn" before appearing in 15 more movies in the past two and a half years.
Before his retirement, he became part of "Trauma Center," "Survive the Night," "10 Minutes Gone," "Cosmic Sin," "Hard Kill," "Midnight in the Switchgrass," "Breach," "Survive the Game," "A Day to Die," "GasolineAlley," "Apex," "American Siege," "Deadlock," and "Fortress."
His IMDb page also lists eight more movies that are already completed or in post-production.
While he surely leaves great memories after announcing his retirement, his colleagues expressed their heartbreak while wishing the best for the actor.
"Midnight in the Switchgrass" showrunner Randall Emmett said, "Bruce and I have worked on over 20 films together. He is a terrific actor and legendary action star, an incredible father, and a close friend."
He added that he fully support Willis and his family during the challenging time, assuring that the actor would always be part of their family.
Willis also added more titles under his belt since his debut in the acting industry, appearing in iconic films like "Sin City," "The Sixth Sense," "The Fifth Element," and "Pulp Fiction." He also garnered multiple awards and recognitions because of those roles, including a Golden Globe Award and two Emmy Awards.
