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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Chelsea Ritschel

What is aphasia, disorder Bruce Willis was diagnosed with, and how is it treated?

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Bruce Willis will be “stepping away” from his acting career after he was diagnosed with aphasia, his family has announced.

According to the actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, who shared the news on Instagram, alongside a number of Willis’ other family members, on Wednesday, the diagnosis came after the Red star had been “experiencing some health issues,” with her post noting the disorder has been “impacting his cognitive abilities”.

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