Razzie Awards Defends Adding Category for Worst Bruce Willis Performance

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wrote on Twitter. “Perhaps this explains why he wanted to go out with a bang in 2021. Our best wishes to Bruce and family.”The Razzies are truly sorry for #BruceWillis diagnosed condition.

Perhaps this explains why he wanted to go out with a bang in 2021. Our best wishes to Bruce and family.The message was not well-received on social media, with several users demanding that the Razzies delete it and issue an apology, particularly for the second sentence.A few hours later, the Razzies replied to itself, “To clarify, we heard about Willis’ diagnosis at the same time everyone else did…just this morning.”In a statement to TheWrap, Razzie Awards co-founders John Wilson and Mo Murphy said they “stand by” their earlier comments, re-emphasizing that they are “truly sorry to hear about Willis’ diagnosis, of which we were unaware until the story broke earlier today.” “Whoever handles Willis’ affairs should probably not have permitted him to do such a high volume of work in such a short time, especially if they were aware of his situation,” they continued. “In Willis’ defense, his reps should have kept a better eye on his legacy.”Earlier on Wednesday, multiple members of Willis’ family announced on social media that he will take a step back from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a cognitive disorder that affects one’s communication abilities, including speaking, writing and understanding language.“This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support,” read the joint statement.