After receiving a devastating diagnosis of a language disorder, Hollywood’s iconic actor Bruce Willis shocked fans by announcing his retirement from his incredible acting career.
The 67-year-old actor was recently diagnosed with aphasia, a disorder that has hampered his cognitive abilities, and has stepped away from acting.
Willis’ family, while disclosing the news to fans on social media, said it had been a “really challenging time” for them and thanked fans for their “continued love, compassion and support”.
“To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,” a statement shared on Instagram read.
“As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.
“This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him”