Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live
Entertainment
Press Association & Simon Meechan

What is Aphasia? The cognitive disorder that led Bruce Willis to retire from acting at 67

Hollywood actor Bruce Willis is stepping back from his career after being diagnosed with aphasia.

Die Hard star Willis's family made his condition public on social media. They said it has been a "really challenging time" 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.

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.