“When people step forward it helps all of us”: Bruce Willis Gets Massive Celebrity Support Including from Ex-Wife Demi Moore as Legendary Action Star Battles Dementia That Made Him Retire
Fans of Bruce Willis, Hollywood’s legendary action hero, received heartbreaking news from the actor’s family. His family recently revealed that the actor is suffering from frontotemporal dementia, also known as FTD. In 2022, he was diagnosed with aphasia, a disorder that causes trouble conversing. “Unfortunately, issues with communication are just one indication of the disease Bruce experiences,” the actor’s loved ones stated in a statement to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration website. Willis’ family has signed the declaration, which includes his wife Emma Heming, with whom he has two daughters, his previous wife Demi Moore, and their three daughters.
Celebrities rally around Bruce Willis after hearing his health news
As soon as news of the FTD diagnosis broke on the internet, the Die Hard actor’s family received huge support from Hollywood celebrities. Millions of fans, including his colleagues from Hollywood, including Sophia Bush, Rich Coleman, Selma Blair, and Alyssa Milano, expressed their condolences to the family. Bonnie Hunt tweeted,
“An abundance of love for you, dear Demi, for Bruce, for all of you, family, so much love.”
Lanzy Bear wrote,
“Sending you so much love and loving someone who is suffering takes a lot of self-compassion. Please take time to give yourself a moment of love so you have that much more energy to give.”
Maria Shriver tweeted,
“My heart goes out to Bruce Willis and his family, as well as my gratitude for shining a much-needed light on this disease. When people step forward, it helps all of us. When people get a diagnosis, it’s extremely difficult, but it’s also a relief for most to get a diagnosis.”
The Alzheimer’s Association defines FTD as a collection of symptoms caused by progressive nerve cell death in the brain’s frontal lobes, the areas behind your brow, or the temporal lobes. Damage to nerve cells causes loss of function in brain regions, which can lead to deterioration in behavior and personality and trouble with speech and communication.
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In a statement released on Thursday, the Sixth Sense actor’s family said that he has been diagnosed with FTD. They expressed relief that the tests were successful in identifying the cause of his illness but noted that there is no effective permanent treatment for this disorder. It read,
“Our family wanted to start by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support, and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce’s original diagnosis.”
It continued,
“In the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father, and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing.”
The statement went on to say,
“Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed, and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia known as FTD. Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”
Walter Bruce Willis became a household name after landing the role in the comedy-drama series Moonlighting. He also starred in more than a hundred motion pictures, and his depiction of John McClane in the Die Hard series and other roles helped him establish himself as an action star.
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