Almost a year after it was revealed that movie star Bruce Willis would retire from acting due to an Aphasia diagnosis, his family has shared more information about his health.
Bruce’s wife Emma Heming Willis, Demi Moore’s ex along with several other family members, took to Instagram to reveal that the actor’s condition has “evolved” and they now have a more definite diagnosis for him, which is Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
According to a family statement, communication challenges are just one of many symptoms Bruce has to deal with. Last year in March, the announcement of Bruce’s aphasia diagnosis shocked fans around the world, because it was truly shocking.
Read on to learn more.
Bruce Willis Family Sharing Health Update
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In a joint statement, Bruce’s family gave fans an update on the actor’s condition. They also shared how grateful they were for the outpouring of love they received from fans around the world following their initial revelation of his unfortunate condition.
The statement read, “We want to give you an update on our beloved husband, father and friend as we now have a better understanding of what he is going through.”
The supportive family later revealed that Bruce was further diagnosed with “Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)” due to the progression of his illness.
The family added that “although this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”
What is Frontotemporal Dementia?
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According to an extended version of the Willis family’s statement shared on the official FTD website, it is a “cruel disease” and also “the most common form of dementia” for those under the age of 60.
Because of how long it takes to diagnose the disease, it is so prevalent that people go years without knowing they are suffering from it.
Their statement reads, “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone. For people under the age of 60, FTD is the most common form of dementia, and because getting a diagnosis can take years, FTD is likely more prevalent than we know.”
They continued, stating that “there is no treatment for the disease, a reality that we hope will change in the coming years. As Bruce’s condition progresses, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shedding light on this disease that needs more awareness and research.”
The Willis Family Wants to Raise Awareness About the Disease
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Taking a page from Bruce’s book of kindness, the Willis family plans to help raise awareness of the devastating disease.
They wrote, “Bruce has always believed in using his voice in the world to help others, and to raise awareness of important issues publicly and privately. We know in our hearts that – if he could today – he would want to respond by bringing attention to global and connecting with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it affects so many individuals and their families.”
In their statement, they encourage other families going through the same experience to learn more about the disease to understand the best way to deal with it. They also urge people who have no experience with FTD to try to learn about it and what it entails.
The Willis family states, “we are just one family with a loved one who suffers from FTD and we encourage others who are dealing with it to find the wealth of information and support available through AFTD (@theaftd, theaftd.org).”
They concluded by highlighting how much Bruce treated people with care and love, saying that it had “meant the world to them” to see that same care “echoed back to him.”
Bruce Willis’ Family Is On His Side
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Following his shocking health diagnosis, Bruce’s family have been keeping fans updated on his daily activities through videos and photos, showing how much love and happiness surrounds the ailing actor.
The famous action movie star recently made an appearance in a cute Instagram photo dump by his daughter Tallulah, in which the two of them make silly, goofy faces in front of the camera.
Also, last year, she appeared in a fun video with her other daughter Mabel and danced with her to Lizzo’s chart-topping hit, “About D*mn Time.
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