Action movie star Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with a type of dementia, his family has announced today (February 16). The announcement that the 67-year-old has Frontotemporal Dementia was made by the actor's family on social media.
The dad-of-five was diagnosed with aphasia in spring 2022. Thanking fans for their support, his wife Emma said that his condition has now progressed.
Willis’ family explained the condition in a statement on the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration website in which they acknowledged frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a “cruel disease” and “can strike anyone”. The family added that they hoped media attention on the actor’s condition would raise awareness, reports PA.
