Bruce Willis’ family have released a statement confirming that his health his health has deteriorated once again, following his diagnosis of aphasia last year.
In their statement, shared on Instagram, his family – including wife Emma Heming, ex-wife Demi Moore, and his five daughters – said that the Die Hard star is now suffering with frontotemporal dementia, just a year after he retired from acting following the initial aphasia diagnosis.
The star was diagnosed with aphasia last year. Credit: Sydney Alford/Alamy Stock Photo
The statement – along with a link to a charity that you can donate to here – concluded: “Bruce has always found joy in life – and has helped everyone he knows to do the same.
“It has meant the world to see that sense of care echoed back to him and to all of us.
“We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time.
“Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible.”