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Outpouring for "legend" Bruce Willis

The revelation of the actor's dementia diagnosis inspired many to share their support and memories of his work

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Pill Taken By Millions Of Diabetics Could Halve Alzheimer’s Risk

Actos, also known as Poglitazone in medicine, reduces mental deterioration and lowers rates of the disease that steals memory

Zenger

Sir Jackie Stewart offers invaluable support to Bruce Willis after dementia diagnosis

Racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart offered to talk to Bruce Willis and his family as his wife has been living with the same illness since 2014 following the actor's health update

Daily Mirror

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What is frontotemporal degeneration?

Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60.

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Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

There are no treatments to slow or stop the disease, but some interventions can help manage symptoms.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bruce Willis' frontotemporal Dementia diagnosis and symptoms explained

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal Dementia in an emotional statement. The condition known as FTD can have a variety of symptoms and is an uncommon type

Daily Mirror

1/10th of Congress needs dementia test under Nikki Haley plan aimed at Trump and Biden

WASHINGTON – How old is too old?

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Bruce Willis has the most common form of dementia for those under 60. Here are the symptoms

Frontotemporal dementia causes changes in behavior and difficulty speaking.

Fortune

Bruce Willis' family 'overwhelmed and emotional' after sharing dad's dementia diagnosis

Bruce Willis' family say they are 'overwhelmed and emotional' after revealing the Hollywood legend's upsetting frontotemporal dementia diagnosis

Daily Mirror

What is frontotemporal dementia? The disease afflicting actor Bruce Willis is incurable

On Thursday, the family of actor Bruce Willis disclosed that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a degenerative brain disease that currently has no cure.

Los Angeles Times

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

Bruce Willis’ family says the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

The Independent UK

What is dementia? Bruce Willis’ diagnosis explained

Actor’s family announced last month that his health condition has ‘progressed’ since his aphasia diagnosis

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis’ daughter Scout speaks out after sharing his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis

‘Feeling emotionally tired and a bit overwhelmed,’ she writes on Instagram

The Independent UK

What is frontotemporal dementia after Bruce Willis diagnosed with disease – the symptoms according to NHS

The Die Hard and Pulp fiction star was diagnosed with the congnitive condition aphasia last year, which has now ‘progressed’

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Bruce Willis' worsening condition forced directors to reduce role on movie sets

As Bruce Willis' health declined, directors were forced to reduce the star's role in movies years before his dementia diagnosis

The National (Scotland)

Bruce Willis's family share actor's dementia diagnosis

Bruce Willis's family released a joint statement after his aphasia condition progressed.

The Guardian - UK

Frontotemporal dementia: what is it and what is known about its causes?

Most cases are diagnosed when people are about 45-65 years old – earlier than many other forms of dementia

Daily Record

Symptoms of frontotemporal dementia after Bruce Willis diagnosed with 'cruel' disease

This type of dementia typically affects people aged 45-65 and is one of the more 'uncommon' forms of the illness.

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Grim prognosis for Bruce Willis and all who suffer this form of dementia

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. His early symptoms were mistaken for the common stumbles of ageing.

Daily Mirror

Bruce Willis' daughter Scout puts on brave face in LA hours after dementia announcement

Scout Willis, the daughter of movie star Bruce, has been pictured running errands after announcing that her dad has dementia, following his retirement from acting

Daily Mirror

Bruce Willis' dementia admission will help sufferers and their families, GMB doctor says

Dr Amir Khan explained why Bruce Willis going public with his dementia diagnosis is so important during today's edition of Good Morning Britain, as the Die Hard actor's family share details of their loved one's health battle

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What’s frontotemporal dementia? A look at Bruce Willis’ diagnosis

FTD is an umbrella term for disorders affecting the areas of the brain that deal with personality behaviour and language

Edinburgh Live

What is frontotemporal dementia and its symptoms as Bruce Willis is diagnosed

Legendary Hollywood star Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a common form of the condition in people under 60, his family have announced.

Bristol Post

All the death notices and funeral announcements from Bristol Post this week

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Irish Mirror

The 5 most common symptoms of dementia after Bruce Willis is diagnosed at 67

It can affect younger people and symptoms include confusion and memory loss

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