Bruce Willis Stepping Away From Acting

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Bruce Willis Stepping Away From Acting Following Aphasia Diagnosis

Bruce Willis is retiring from acting.
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Bruce Willis' family has announced the actor is retiring from the profession after being diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain damage that affects a person's ability to communicate. Willis' family members posted a joint statement to social media announcing the actor's retirement.

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. 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," the statement continues. "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.
As Bruce always says, 'Live it up' and together we plan to do just that.
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Shit, did he got injured? Because if not, this could mean that he can have ALS...
 
really explains all the DTV stuff he's been doing lately, just trying to cash in his name as much as he can to set his family up for whats to come. 100% can't blame him, I'd do the same, Aphasia is one of those "nightmare" level things in life for everyone.
 
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Draugoth said:
Bruce Willis' family has announced the actor is retiring from the profession after being diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain damage that affects a person's ability to communicate.
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Is this like dementia? He is getting senile?
 
EviLore said:
The rumors were intensifying lately. Really unfortunate.
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Yep. Been watching the RLM videos on this when they dropped.

The "geezer teaser" factory he has been pumping out seemingly to take care of his family, wearing of the ear pieces, etc.

Some of the most recent voice work were either AI or Kevin Dillion doing the voice over since they sound similar.
 
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I wasn't a big fan of Willis' movies in the past years because he always seemed like he doesn't even care anyone but it's super sad to hear what he's dealing with. Wish him the best and his old flicks will always remain classics.
 
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One of the GOATs in his prime.

Die Hard, Hudson Hawk, The Last Boy Scout, Death Becomes Her, 12 monkeys, Pulp Fiction, the list goes on and on
 
Damn it's sad to see him stop down under these circumstances. Wish him the best.
And yeah Ia agree it puts his latest projects into context
 
jason10mm said:
One of the GOATs in his prime.

Die Hard, Hudson Hawk, The Last Boy Scout, Death Becomes Her, 12 monkeys, Pulp Fiction, the list goes on and on
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Don't forget 5th element, which is one of those GOAT movies where (back in the days of cable TV) if it was on, you were glued to it no matter how many times you have seen it before haha.

This is scary as shit though. The dude is a legend so hopefully he can enjoy his retirement for as long as possible.
 
Yeah my dad got it after a massive stroke. Destroys your ability to communicate, write and talk. You essentially have to teach them back to basics A -Z language.
 
My wife treats patients with this every day, it's really sad stuff, especially in younger people. There's usually not much to be done for recovery, it's mostly coping with it.
 
Normally caused by Alzheimer's/Dementia. My mother had it and I worked with her to communicate until she died. It takes away so much to not be able to speak or make a sound when your brain knows what it wants to say and your body wont do it.
 
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Smith said Bruce called him up and apologized. I think Bruce knew this was coming and wanted to unburden his soul.
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Did he say that recently? If not, there is a story out there where Kevin said he called him but later found out that Bruce had mistaken him for another kevin, so the whole thing was a mistake.
 
Like RLM said in their most recent video, no one's going to remember the shitty straight-to-Redbox crap he's been doing lately.

But we'll always remember Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, Fifth Element, 12 Monkeys, Sin City, etc.
 
Revolutionary said:
Like RLM said in their most recent video, no one's going to remember the shitty straight-to-Redbox crap he's been doing lately.

But we'll always remember Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, Fifth Element, 12 Monkeys, Sin City, etc.
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Even if you consider "Looper" or "Moonrise Kingdom" to be his last films where he gave a damn, that's still a career spanning over 24 years and starring in a load of classics!
 
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Pagusas said:
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Kevin Smith Reveals Bruce Willis' Calls Were a Mistake

Back in 2019, Kevin Smith shared a delightful story about reconnecting with Bruce Willis. The two men famously did not get along on the set of the 2010 action-comedy, Cop Out, but Willis reached out to Smith out of the blue and the director was excited to share the story. “Time heals all f***ing...
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See, I read that as the first call and conversation were legit between Bruce and Smith. How could he have a conversation about stuff and think it was a different person?

Then a while later he texts the wrong kevin about the pics. Smith is so stoned these days I'm not sure he recalls things well himself.

Anyway, I don't think it matters much. Bruce leaves a wonderful body of work and I hope his end days are peaceful. I have a terrible fear of losing Willis, Schwarzeneggar, and Stallone all in the same year, not sure 80's me could handle that.
 
Probably had a stroke. Best of luck to this champ. Thanks for enriching my childhood and congrats on getting out when the loonies have fully taken over.
 
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