Sending love. Celebrities include Jamie Lee Curtis, Seth Green Hilarie BurtonAre rallying around Bruce WillisHis family and his battle with aphasia.
The Die Hard actor’s loved ones announced on Wednesday, March 30, that he was recently diagnosed with aphasia, which has been “impacting his cognitive abilities.” The condition can be caused by a stroke or head injury or develop with time from a brain tumor or disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The symptoms will begin to manifest. ArmageddonActor, 67 years old, has decided to leave Hollywood and retire with his family, ex-wife included. Demi MooreAnd daughter Rumer Willis, as stated via an Instagram statement Wednesday.
“As a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia,” the statement signed by his wife, Emma Heming WillisMoore and Rumer, his children Scout, Tallulah, Mabel Evelyn, read. “As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.”
The women noted that “this is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support.” (Bruce shares Rumer, 33, Scout, 30, and Tallulah, 28, with Moore, 59, whom he split from in 1998 after more than 10 years together. He shares Mabel (9 years old) and Evelyn (7 years old) with Heming Wilis (43), whom they wed in 2009.
They explained that the group is “moving through this as a strong family unit,” but wanted to notify Bruce’s fans about his condition, “because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.”
The ladies’ statement concluded: “As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that.”
Celebrities and fans shared their best wishes for the occasion with one another. Sixth SenseActor and the women who have his back through social media.
“Grace and guts! Love to you all!” Curtis, 63, wrote in response to Moore’s Instagram post.
Burton, 39, replied to Rumer’s post, saying, “Sending you big hugs, babe. Xoxoxo.”
Green, on the other hand, gushed over Bruce’s work as an actorBefore sending a message of support to him, I sent a tweet. “Hugs and love for the whole family- thank you for sharing him with us all ❤️❤️,” the Family Guy star, 48, wrote.
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