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Lucy Needham & Susan Knox

Bruce Willis quits acting after devastating brain disorder diagnosis

Bruce Willis is quitting his acting career after discovering a devastating diagnosis.

The 67-year-old actor has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition which has affected his cognitive abilities, and has made the decision to step back from making movies.

Disclosing the news to fans on social media, the Willis family said it had been a “really challenging time” for them and thanked fans for their “continued love, compassion and support”.

“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,” a statement shared on Instagram read.

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