Symptoms of frontotemporal dementia after Bruce Willis diagnosed with 'cruel' disease
dailyrecord.co.ukThe family of Bruce Willis revealed on Thursday that the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in an emotional social media post.The Die Hard star, 67, was diagnosed with a condition last spring called aphasia, which affects speech.
Because of this, the Hollywood actor said he'd be 'stepping away' from his career - but his health has now deteriorated further.
Upon releasing the statement, Bruce's family said they hoped it would raise awareness of the condition, which the NHS says is one of the more "uncommon" forms of dementia.
The charity Dementia UK has said in a tweet that by speaking openly about his diagnosis, Bruce is helping to do just that. FTD tends to affect people slightly younger than other types of the condition, and is often diagnosed in people aged 45 to 65. "FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone," wrote the Willis family. "For people under 60, FTD is the most common form of dementia, and because getting the diagnosis can take years, FTD is likely much more prevalent than we know."According to the NHS, FTD is known for causing problems with behaviour and language.
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