It’s been over a year since Hollywood star Bruce Willis was diagnosed with Aphasia, later diagnosed as Frontotemporal Dementia, in February.
Following the sad news, the star’s fans have been keeping up-to-date on his well-being, with his wife Emma Hemming Willis sharing glimpses of his daily life on social media.
Recently, “Moonlighting” director Glenn Gordon Caron made the heartbreaking revelation that Willis has lost his “Language Skills.”
The sad news caused fans of the actor to take a trip down memory lane by looking at Willis’ best moments on TV and in film, remembering how amazing he was on camera.
‘Ahhh Such Memories’ Fans Revisit Bruce Willis In ‘Moonlighting’
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Director Glenn Gordon’s statement about Bruce Willis’ health comes after news that his iconic 1985 comedy-drama series, “Moonlighting,” will be available to stream for the first time on Hulu.
The TV series that ran for five seasons follows the life of a wealthy entrepreneur and former model, Maddie Hayes (Cybil Shepherd), who runs the private company Blue Moon Detective Agency.
Along with his partner and chief detective, David Addison (Willis), the two investigate cases and help solve crimes. Some of their cases include ensuring the safety of VIPs and finding missing persons. At times, they are tasked with spying on unfaithful spouses.
The fun comedy helped relaunch Shepherd’s career and is considered by many to be Willis’ first step into movie stardom.
“Moonlighting,” starring Cybill Shepard and Bruce Willis, airs on ABC TV #Today in 1985. pic.twitter.com/SJpf6SA38R
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“Moonlighting” currently has a new score of %89 on the review site Rotten tomatoes and has recently become a great escape for fans of the star who want to glimpse her glory days before her dementia diagnosis.
While talking about the beloved series, one fan wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), “Ahhhh such memories. This will be my weekend party.”
Another tweeted, “Bless you Bruce. My husband has frontal lobe dementia and so I know a little about the struggles involved. You have always been a hero–and now, more than ever.”
“The first three seasons are some of the best TV programs ever made… This show has swagger,” wrote a third person.
More fans raved about how great Willis looks and his chemistry with Shepherd on the show. “Moonlighting” went on to win 6 Emmy Awards out of 40 nominations and 3 Golden Globe Awards out of 10 nominations.
Bruce Willis Is At His Peak In The Fifth Element
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In his long list of iconic films and TV appearances, “The Fifth Element” may rank among Willis’ most cherished works.
He starred alongside Milla Jovovich, Chris Tucker, and Gary Oldman. Willis plays the main character, Korben Dallas, a former major from Planet Earth’s special forces who now works as a taxi driver. He teams up with Leeloo (Jovovich), a strange young woman who descends into his flying taxi out of nowhere.
The two pair up, and together, they go on a quest to collect four mystical stones that are essential to Earth’s survival against the forces of evil.
“The Fifth Element” was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $239 million on a $90 million budget. To this day, the film is still widely referenced for many of its iconic scenes, and it is considered by some to be one of the best sci-fi films ever made.
After his recent diagnosis, fans have been re-watching Willis in “The Fifth Element” to keep alive the memories of his impeccable acting and his famous wit and humor.
“12 Monkeys has got to be up there with The Fifth Element as one of the coolest things Bruce Willis has done,” one fan of the star wrote on X.
The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Sound Editing and won several other awards after its release in 1998, including the British Academy of Film and Television Arts award for Best Visual Effects.
Die Hard Is A Fan Favorite!
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Regarding Willis’ filmography, “Die Hard” is a must watch to see Willis at his best.
The movie “Die Hard” is the actor’s most popular TV performance. The first installment, directed by John McTiermann in 1988, was based on Roderick Thorp’s 179 novel “Nothing Lasts Forever.”
Willis plays New York Police Detective John McClane, who happens to be present when terrorists take over a Los Angeles skyscraper. The actor was reportedly paid $5 million for his performance, making him one of Hollywood’s highest paid actors at the time.
Although the original received mixed reviews upon release, it grossed $140 million against a $35 million budget and became the tenth highest-grossing film of the year. It also received four Academy Award nominations and significantly increased Willis’ leading man status in Hollywood.
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Recently, fans have returned to this iconic franchise to enjoy Willis’ performance in intense action scenes with great interest.
“Bruce Willis’ Die Hard franchise is up there with Fast & Furious, Mission Impossible, and others,” wrote one fan on X.
“I want to watch Die Hard but I’m afraid I won’t be able to recognize Bruce Willis without his bald head,” joked another.
A third person tweeted, “Bruce Willis was my action hero growing up, watching Die Hard for the first time on a small CRT in a hotel. The fact I’ll never hear him say Yippee Ki-Yay again saddens me. This type of neurosis I wouldn’t expect it from anyone.”
BRUCE WILLIS receives a mid-call in Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995). pic.twitter.com/tbF5OxqZJc
— All The Right Movies (@ATRightMovies) October 22, 2023
Then there’s also THIS fun photo of Willis on the set of 1995’s “Die Hard With a Vengeance,” which recently resurfaced on X.
How Did Bruce Willis Cope With His Dementia?
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The news of Willis’ dementia diagnosis has left his family and fans heartbroken for the bubbly and energetic star.
But thanks to his wife, Emma Hemming Willis, fans have been able to see well how the actor has faired.
Although “Moonlighting” director Glenn Gordon Caron recently revealed that Willis has lost his “language skills,” he noted that “he’s still Bruce,” and nothing else has changed about the brilliant actor.
Emma also tends to share heartwarming moments that showcase Willis surrounded by all the love she needs to thrive and stay happy during these challenging times. His daughters, too, posted silly photos and videos of themselves with the movie star.
It’s safe to say that Willis is still a very happy man who always has a smile on his face.
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