The Bill star Chris Ellison 'trapped in body' as wife reveals aphasia battle after stroke

Bruce Willis and his family are spending extra time together and reflecting on their many memories amid his aphasia diagnosis. On March 30, the star's loved ones announced that he was stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech. A source told People magazine in this week’s cover story that Willis’ family has displayed a united front.

This is so moving!

KATE Garraway shared an update on husband Derek Draper's health battle during an interview with The Bill star Chris Ellison.  The actor, best known for playing DCI Frank Burnside, is suffering from aphasia - the same speech debilitating illness as Hollywood action movie Bruce Willis. Aphasia is when parts of the brain to do with language are damaged and it can sometimes develop after a stroke or head injury.

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has talked about how husband Derek's on-going battle with Covid-19 has left him struggling with speech. Kate's husband Derek, 54, returned home from hospital in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting Covid-19.  He is left with a number of complex health problems, and Kate has spoken about how he now needs round-the-clock care.

raising awareness of aphasia. The former actor, who is best known for playing DCI Frank Burnside on the beloved show, has been diagnosed with the same speech debilitating illness as Hollywood action movie Bruce Willis. The condition has affected his cognitive abilities, with the NHS stating that it is more common in people over the age of 65.

GOOD Morning Britain viewers were left heartbroken this morning as stricken The Bill star Chris Ellison struggled to speak on the show. The actor, best known for playing DCI Frank Burnside, is suffering from aphasia - the same speech debilitating illness as Hollywood action movie Bruce Willis.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left saddened as they heard about Chris Ellison's battle with aphasia - a condition which recently saw Bruce Willis quit acting after he received a diagnosis.

Bruce Willis' family recently announced the heartbreaking news of his aphasia diagnosis.MORE: Bruce Willis' wife Emma issues new statement following star's health diagnosisThe Die Hard actor is a doting dad to five daughters, and over the weekend his oldest child with wife Emma celebrated her tenth birthday.The occasion would have been bittersweet given Bruce's diagnosis but Emma made sure to make Mabel's birthday extra special.VIDEO: Bruce Willis and Emma Hemming's young daughter supported by family as she learns to ride a bikeThe doting mom posted a heartfelt tribute to her daughter on Instagram, alongside footage of her in a school play, and two photographs of her with each of her parents.READ: John Travolta pens emotional tribute to longtime friend Bruce Willis following his devastating health diagnosisMORE: Demi Moore's daughter Tallulah shares health update after visit to doctorIn the caption, Emma wrote: "That's right baby, dream BIG, keep reaching for the stars and remember to live it up! Happy 10th birthday to you Mabel Ray. You are all heart and soul.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left ‘heartbroken’ after watching The Bill actor Chris Ellison’s emotional interview about his aphasia battle. Chris, best known to TV viewers as The Bill’s DCI Frank Burnside, appeared on the ITV morning show alongside his wife Anita - days after the pair went public following Bruce Willis’ announcement that he had the same speech debilitating illness.The 75 year old star, who was diagnosed with the condition in 2020 after suffering a severe stroke, sat alongside Anita as she opened up about the impact Chris’ aphasia has had on their life together.

Kate Garraway has shared her husband's heartbreaking health update as she opened up about his ongoing speech battle following the effects of Covid-19.During Tuesday's (April 5) instalment of the popular ITV morning show Madeley joined TV star Chris Ellison and his wife Anita as they opened up about the actor's ongoing battle with aphasia.His wife explained how he described his condition as feeling "trapped" due to the fact that the TV star can fully understand what others are saying to him but struggles to find the words to reply.It comes after Hollywood star Bruce Willis stepped back from acting after he announced his devastating brain condition online.And now, Kate Garraway has revealed that her loving partner Derek also struggles to communicate following the drastic effects from the deadly virus Covid-19.While discussing the every day struggles with the crippling brain condition, Kate confessed her husband, who she now cares for, also finds it difficult to communicate with loved ones.She said: "In a sense Derek - because of Covid - has a version of this where he can understand, sometimes do odd words and but can't express himself.

Scout Willis rocked a pair of leopard print slacks with a sweater while picking up groceries in Los Angeles over the weekend, just days after her father, Bruce Willis, revealed his aphasia brain disorder and subsequent retirement from acting.The 30-year-old singer stayed warm in the unusually brisk Southern California weather by wearing a lightweight, swoop neck cashmere top tucked into structured slacks as she shopped at a local market.Scout added a few inches to her petite frame with a pair of black velvet pumps, and carried a canvas bag in one hand, in addition to a brown leather purse covered in cowhide print. Out and about: Scout Willis rocked a pair of leopard print slacks with a sweater while picking up groceries in Los Angeles over the weekend, just days after her father, Bruce Willis, revealed his aphasia brain disorder and subsequent retirement from actingHer long brown hair was worn parted down the middle and draped down past her shoulders, and she appeared to be relatively makeup-free.

shopping for groceries in Morrisons.The Pulp Fiction star swapped Los Angeles for the small Norfolk town of Fakenham on Saturday as he was seen browsing the aisles in the supermarket, much to the surprise of locals.Part-time security guard Gary Middleton bumped into Travolta at the shop and revealed that the A-lister couldn’t have been nicer.‘I didn’t even go up to him, he just came up to me and shook my hand,’ he told ITV.

John Travolta sure knows how to celebrate! The star spoiled his daughter, Ella Travolta, in the best way, as she marked another year around the sun. MORE: John Travolta pens emotional tribute to longtime friend Bruce Willis following his devastating health diagnosisFor her 22nd birthday, the actor took his daughter all the way to England, and fittingly celebrated the occasion with some afternoon tea.John delighted fans as he shared glimpses of the sweet celebrations, beautiful setting, and even teased an upcoming project.WATCH: John's epic Pulp Fiction reunion at the OscarsMORE: John Travolta and son introduce new family member - see the sweet photoThe Grease actor shared an adorable video montage of the heartwarming father-daughter date. It started off with a picture of the two, whose resemblance to one another in uncanny, sitting by a large window which gave way to an impressive view of luscious gardens.The 68-year-old looked dapper in an all black suit, while the birthday girl looked chic in a pastel yellow coat and floral blouse.Scattered through their window-side table were an assortment of treats and delicate saucers filled with tea.

Bruce Willis will be “stepping away” from his acting career after he was diagnosed with aphasia, his family has announced. According to the actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, who shared the news on Instagram, alongside a number of Willis’ other family members, on Wednesday, the diagnosis came after the Red star had been “experiencing some health issues,” with her post noting the disorder has been “impacting his cognitive abilities”.

Bruce Willis' co-star and director from one of his biggest (and most surprising) hits, The Sixth Sense, are showing their support for the actor on social media.The 67-year-old actor announced on Wednesday, through his daughter Rumer's Instagram, that he was diagnosed with aphasia, a condition which affects his cognitive functions, and that he is retiring.Both Willis' co-star Haley Joel Osment, who was just 11 when The Sixth Sense was released in 1999, and director M. Night Shyamalan, took to social media to pay tribute to the actor.

Bruce Willis was revealed to suffer from this week - after having a stroke in 2020. Aphasia is a potentially devastating condition which affects one's ability to understand language. The TV star's wife Anita, 69, told The Sun on Sunday: 'It's awful, we've been so lonely.

AS hard-nosed copper DCI Frank Burnside in The Bill, actor Chris Ellison was famous for his terse one-liners. But now Chris, 75, has been cast into a twilight world with the same speech debilitating illness as Hollywood action movie Bruce Willis.

Reliving their best memories. Amid the news that Bruce Willis would retire from acting amid his battle with aphasia, daughter Rumer Willis is looking back at their sweetest moments together.

Hollywood favourite Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming has taken to her Instagram to thank fans for their support after the announcement earlier this week that he is to retire from acting following aphasia diagnosis.The 67 year old legendary actor has been diagnosed with aphasia – a condition which has affected his cognitive abilities. His wife Emma, 43, took to her Instagram on Thursday to share a message with her 215k followers after the news was announced. She shared a simple message on a pink background.

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Bruce Willis’ wife Emma is doing all she can to help the actor following his shock aphasia diagnosis. The model, 43, is “working with several medical professionals” to help the Hollywood star in his battle against the cognitive impairment. A source close to the couple told People that the diagnosis has “been hard for” Emma as “it’s not easy seeing a spouse decline”.