Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Entertainment
James Holt

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family has announced. The Hollywood actor, 67, was previously diagnosed with aphasia, a condition affecting his cognitive abilities.

The Die Hard star had already announced his retirement from the big screen due to his aphasia battle, which caused his language abilities to deteriorate.

In an update on social media on Thursday (February 16) Willis’ family expressed their 'deepest gratitude' for the 'outpouring of love' they had received since the announcement.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.