The reason for this is an illness, he was diagnosed with aphasia. This was announced by his family on Wednesday after consistent media reports. The 67-year-old rose to fame with numerous action films, most notably the Die Hard series.
Aphasia is a language disorder that occurs as a result of various diseases such as stroke, brain trauma, cerebral hemorrhage, tumors or inflammation. Willis’ cognitive abilities are impaired, the statement said, which was shared by Willis’ daughters Rumer and Scout, his wife Emma Heming-Willis and his ex-wife Demi Moore via Instagram.
“As a result, and after careful consideration, Bruce is retiring from a career that has meant so much to him.” It is a “very challenging time” for the family, but this time is approached as a “strong family unit”, it said.
Born in 1955 in Idar-Oberstein, Rhineland-Palatinate, as the son of a US soldier and his German wife, Willis had worked as an actor since the 1970s and became famous primarily with action films. Among other things, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his achievements in the industry.
Willis was married to actress Demi Moore from 1987 to 2000 and they have daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah. Willis has been married to model Emma Heming since 2009 and the couple have two daughters.
Source: Nachrichten
