After being diagnosed with aphasia, which causes the inability to interpret or express words, Bruce Willis’ family announced on social media that he is “moving aside” from acting.
“To Bruce’s incredible fans,” the statement said, “as a family, we wanted to convey that our darling Bruce has been suffering some health concerns and has just been diagnosed with aphasia, which is affecting his cognitive abilities.” “As a result of this, and after considerable thought, Bruce has decided to leave a job that has meant so much to him.”
The 67-year-old actor is most recognized for his role as John McClane in the Die-Hard series. Willis, who was then mostly recognized as a humorous TV actor, especially for the series Moonlighting (1985-89), for which he received an Emmy in 1987, became a full-fledged movie star thanks to the original 1988 picture. (In 2000, he won another Emmy for a guest appearance on Friends.)
Larry Gordon, producer of Die Hard and its 1990 sequel, told The Hollywood Reporter, “I’m really upset by this news.” “Bruce is a wonderful buddy who I had the pleasure of working with on Die Hard 1 and 2.” Making and surviving these films could not be more difficult for a performer. He’s a consummate pro and a fearless individual.”
Willis has appeared in films such as The Fifth Element (1997), Armageddon (1998), and The Sixth Sense (2001). (1999). The Last Boy Scout (1991), Death Becomes Her (1992), Pulp Fiction (1994), and 12 Monkeys (1995) are among Willis’ other masterpieces (1995). Willis has primarily featured in low-budget films in recent years, but he did participate in Glass (2019), director M. Night Shyamalan’s high-profile sequel to Unbreakable (2000), who tweeted “love and respect to my big brother Bruce Willis.” The Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis put the actor in the hot seat in 2018. He absorbed as many barbs as he delivered at the amusing occasion.
“Bruce and I have collaborated on nearly 20 films.” Producer Randall Emmett told THR, “He is a fantastic performer and renowned action star, an amazing parent, and a personal friend.” “I am standing behind Bruce and his family through this tough time, and I respect his fortitude in fighting this tremendously severe medical condition.” Bruce will remain a member of our family for the rest of his life.” Midnight in the Switchgrass, Survive the Night, Hard Kill, Extraction, Fortress, and Out of Death were among the films on which the two cooperated.
Director James Cullen Bressack shot the Willis films Survive the Game and Fortress in Puerto Rico back-to-back a year ago. He remembers the actor being upbeat and having a habit of crumpling up papers after they finished filming a scene and firing them into a garbage can like basketballs. “He and I simply liked doing it,” the director tells THR. We were each trying to see who could make the most baskets. He had a lot of laughs. I had a lot of laughs. It was a great time.” Bressack paid tribute to Willis in an Instagram post, stating, “I’m lucky to have had the chance to work with him.”
