Bruce Willis must retire from acting due to health problems 1:13
(CNN) --
Relatives of actor Bruce Willis shared an update on his health Thursday, saying he has a form of dementia.
"Our family wanted to begin by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support, and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce's original diagnosis. In that spirit, we wanted to provide you with an update on our loving husband, father, and friend. as we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing," Willis's wife, Emma Heming Willis, wrote in an Instagram post on Thursday.
"Since we announced Bruce's aphasia diagnosis in spring 2022, Bruce's medical condition has worsened and we now have a more specific diagnosis: Frontotemporal Dementia (known as FTD)," the post explains, which was also shared by his ex-wife, Demi Moore.
Bruce Willis will leave acting due to health problems, his family reported
"Unfortunately, the difficulties in communication are just one symptom of the illness Bruce is facing. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis."
The post had a link to additional medical information about the FTD and was signed, "Love and Grateful, Ladies of Willis/Moore."
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