One of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Bruce Willis, has had a long and successful career in the industry. However, in a poignant turn of events, the whole showbiz world was quite surprised by the news of his sudden retirement. The previous year, the 67-year-old actor was revealed to have been diagnosed with aphasia, which affected his cognitive abilities.
Following this, as per the latest reports, the health condition of the actor has further worsened to frontotemporal dementia, leading to a loss of his communication abilities.

Glenn Gordon Caron confirms Bruce Willis has been rendered ‘incommunicative’

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Bruce Willis
Actor Bruce Willis, who is celebrated as the action star of Hollywood, has an extensive history of captivating audiences with his incredible performances in both television and film. From his iconic role in the Die Hard film series to his timeless classics, Pulp Fiction and The Sixth Sense, the actor has proven himself time and again by becoming one of the most sought-after stars in the industry.
Recently, Glenn Gordon Caron, the creator of his series, Moonlighting, confirmed an update on his health. Regrettably, the actor has now become incommunicative due to frontotemporal dementia, stemming from a secondary brain disorder diagnosis made back in March of 2022.
Glenn Gordon Caron with headphone
Glenn Gordon Caron

Gordon Caron revealed the news during the conversation with the New York Post and mentioned he was fortunate to work with the legendary actor in their series Moonlighting, which is now streaming on Hulu.

“I know [Bruce is] really happy that the show is going to be available for people, even though he can’t tell me that. The process of the series [moonlighting on Hulu] has taken quite a while and Bruce’s disease is a progressive disease, so I was able to communicate with him, before the disease rendered him as incommunicative as he is now, about hoping to get the show back in front of people. I know it means a lot to him.”
Caron also added that he was blessed to share the news with Willis before he was completely affected by the disease, and he emphasized that this project holds great sentimental value for Willis, underscoring his desire to share the show with the audience once more.

Glenn Gordon Caron reflects on Bruce Willis’ pre-illness life

Caron also highlighted that he consistently stays in touch with Willis and his wife, Emma Heming Willis. He also mentioned that what made the diagnosis disheartening and shocking was finding the contrast between Willis’ personality now and before the illness.
A still of Bruce Willis in Pulp Fiction
Bruce Willis in Pulp Fiction

“The thing that makes [his disease] so mind-blowing is [that] if you’ve ever spent time with Bruce Willis, there is no one who had any more joie de vivre than he. He loved life and… just adored waking up every morning and trying to live life to its fullest.”

“Joie de vivre” is French for “joy of living”. He emphasized that Willis, before his illness, was a person of life and laughter. He enjoys every bit of life. The director conveyed how heartbreaking it is to witness someone like him dealing with this difficult time.

Bruce Willis’ role in Moonlighting showed off his rapid-fire banter

The popular TV show Moonlighting, which was originally broadcast from 1985 to 1989, combined the elements of comedy and drama, starring Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis in the lead roles. The 67-episode series with five seasons tells the story of a former model who becomes a private investigator and Willis plays her wisecracking partner named Davis Addison.

Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis from Moonlighting
Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis from Moonlighting

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The series perfectly showcased Willis’s talent, particularly his witty dialogues and rapid-fire banter. Moonlighting emerged as the breakthrough of his career, which garnered him numerous accolades and awards, including Emmy and Golden Globe for Outstanding Actor.

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