will be “stepping away” from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family has announced. According to the 67-year-old film star’s daughter, Rumer Willis, who shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, the diagnosis came after he had been “experiencing some health issues,” with her post noting the disorder has been “impacting his cognitive abilities”.
The actress, 33, wrote: "As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him. "The statement was signed by the actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, 43, his ex-wife Demi Moore, 59, and his five children, and was followed by an outpouring of support from Hollywood stars.
Aphasia is a brain disorder that leaves an individual unable to communicate as it can impact ability to speak, write and understand spoken and written language.
It can be devastating for patients, disrupting their ability to take part in everyday life. Aphasia can be caused by a stroke, tumour, severe head injury or other damage to the language centres of the brain.
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