Bruce Willis, via his family, may have only shared his aphasia diagnosis on Wednesday, but it seems his condition has been worsening for years now — affecting his ability to act long before his retirement announcement this week.
The Los Angeles Times spoke with a ton of directors, stars, and crew members who have worked alongside the legendary actor in the last few years, many of which had some concerning insight to share on the performer’s declining condition, including a scary gun misfire incident.
Aphasia, by the way, is a language disorder that is caused by brain damage. It affects a person’s ability to communicate. It’s unclear how long Bruce has been suffering from this diagnosis or what caused it.
All we know is that things have escalated to a point where it’s finally time for him to step out of the spotlight as his family cares for him. Related: Demi Moore Admits Her Connection To Ex Bruce’s Wife Emma Heming In Heartwarming Post It appears his cognitive issues may have been impacting him for the last two years — at least in high-stress situations like film sets.
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