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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Entertainment
Joel Leaver

What is aphasia the medical condition that Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with?

Bruce Willis is said to have recently been diagnosed with the condition aphasia, with his family having revealed that as a result he will be stepping away from his career.

This was announced on social media yesterday, with them stating that it had been a "really challenging time" amid his health issues which have impacted his cognitive abilities.

The actor, 67 - who is best known for playing John McClane in the Die Hard franchise - will have brought recognition to the condition, which fans might not have heard of before.

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