Bruce Willis had a real shiny career and is rightfully considered one of the last action heroes of Hollywood. And now his fans and the entire industry have been left saddened by the news of his succumbing to an incurable disease. This is clearly a really hard time for him and his family who must be trying their best to cope with this seemingly unsalvageable situation. It is at such a time that an old Willis video has suddenly gone viral again and his words are enough to break one’s heart as the present reality sets in and also reminds us of destiny’s cruel irony.

Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia at 67

Bruce Willis suffering from dementia
Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis‘ family recently announced to the world that the actor got diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, which happens to be the most common form of dementia that targets people under the age of sixty. It also happens to be incurable, which is a rather big blow after his 2022 aphasia diagnosis.

Dementia patients tend to suffer a lot and then they finally succumb to its oblivion. Fans and the industry alike has come forward with their tributes for the legendary career that the Armageddon star had. Several throwbacks to Willis’ iconic performances in over a hundred films have been making the rounds of the internet. However, there is one video especially that has caught everyone’s eye, and it really makes you rethink the idea of life and destiny.

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Bruce Willis’ iconic “nothing can keep me down” speech has made the internet nostalgic

The Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis
The Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis

The aforementioned video is of a 2018 speech that The Sixth Sense actor gave at the end of his roast that was organized by none other than his own family. The Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis was graced by several people like Joseph Gordon Levitt, Dom Irrera, Lil Ray, Jeff Ross, Nikki Glazer, Martha Stewart, Kevin Pollak, Edward Norton, and Cybill Shappard. Additionally, his ex-wife Demi Moore was also there.

And after all the jokes had been cracked and the laughs been gagged, the man himself took to the stage and gave an iconic speech.

Bruce Willis during his Comedy Central Roast speech
Bruce Willis during his Comedy Central Roast speech

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What made his words even more iconic is that it was one of his last public interactions before getting diagnosed with cruel dementia. The Last Boy Scout star said,

“Nothing can keep me down. I’ve been attacked by terrorists, asteroids, film critics, music critics, divorce lawyers, male pattern baldness, and none of it stopped me because I’m still Bruce f – – king Willis!”

It was admirable confidence on his part especially after getting brutally trolled by his own folks and other Hollywood biggies and comedians. But then again, when one revisits this clip knowing that the “undefeatable” Bruce Willis got beat by an incurable disease, it leaves an undeniable pang in your heart.

Watch the video here:

It's Bruce f**king Willis | Roast of Bruce Willis

Also Read: “None of it stopped me because I’m still Bruce f—king Willis”: Die Hard Star Bruce Willis’ Old Video Emerges Where Actor Claims He’s Unstoppable After Attacked by Demi Moore Leaves Fans Sobbing as He Struggles With Dementia

Source: Marca

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