Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family has announced. The Hollywood actor, 67, was previously diagnosed with aphasia, a condition affecting his cognitive abilities.
The Die Hard star had already announced his retirement from the big screen due to his aphasia battle, which caused his language abilities to deteriorate.
In an update on social media on Thursday (February 16) Willis’ family expressed their 'deepest gratitude' for the 'outpouring of love' they had received since the announcement. READ MORE Lancashire Police refer themselves to IOPC over contact force had with Nicola Bulley before disappearance “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 wrote. “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. “Bruce has always found joy in life – and has helped everyone he knows to do the same.
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