Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family reveal

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Bruce Willis' family have revealed the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) - less than one year after he retired from acting due to his battle with brain disorder, aphasia.The Hollywood icon, 67, withdrew from acting last year as he began his fight with the illness that caused his language abilities to deteriorate - with a joint statement from his family on Thursday announcing his condition had 'progressed.'FTD affects the lobes of the brain behind the forehead, which deal with behavior, problem-solving, planning and emotions -  with symptoms including personality changes, obsessive behavior and speaking difficulties.The statement, from his children, wife Emma Heming and ex-wife Demi Moore and posted on The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration's website read: 'Our family wanted to start by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce’s original diagnosis. '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.

Devastating: Bruce Willis ' family have revealed the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) - less than one year after he retired from acting due to his battle with brain disorder, aphasia'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.