Hollywood stars show support for 'legend' Bruce Willis as he retires from acting after aphasia diagnosis
msn.comSome of Hollywood's biggest stars have shown support for actor Bruce Willis after his decision to retire due to a condition that causes difficulties with language or speech. The Pulp Fiction star, 67, was diagnosed with aphasia, a condition which has affected his cognitive abilities and is retiring from acting, his daughter said.
Breaking Bad's Dean Norris, Seth Green and Director M Night Shyamalan were among those who posted messages of support to Willis and his family, celebrating the star's action-filled career.
Norris, who worked with Willis on Death Wish, described him as an "awesome badass". 'He will always be that hero' on my wallShyamalan, who directed the actor in the 2019 superhero thriller Glass, paid tribute to him and sent "love and respect to my big brother Bruce Willis". "I know his wonderful family is surrounding him with support and strength," he added. "He will always be that hero on that poster on my wall as a kid. "Willis has starred in hit films including the Die Hard series, Pulp Fiction, Armageddon, Moonrise Kingdom, 12 Monkeys and Looper.
His Deadlock co-star Matthew Marsden described his retirement as "sad", but added that he was "very proud to have worked opposite the great Bruce Willis in one of his last movies.
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