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Mar 31, 2022 · Bruce Willis, who retired from acting last year due to aphasia issues, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family said Thursday. Feb. 16, 2023
Apr 6, 2022 · On March 30, the family of Hollywood actor Bruce Willis announced that the ‘Die Hard’ star would retire after being diagnosed with aphasia, saying it was “impacting his cognitive abilities” (...
- What Causes Aphasia?
- What Are Aphasia’S Symptoms?
- Is Aphasia Treatable?
Aphasia is caused by damage to one or more areas of the brain that deal with language, according to the National Institutes of Health. Aphasia often occurs after a head injury or a stroke, which cuts off blood flow to areas of the brain responsible for speech, said Dr. Adam Boxer, a professor of neurology at the University of California, San Franci...
Aphasia’s symptoms vary, as can their severity. In the most serious cases, the condition can “make communication with the patient almost impossible,” according to the National Aphasia Association. When it is mild, aphasia may affect just a single aspect of language use. A person with mild aphasia might not be able to recall the names of objects, fo...
Boxer said some forms of aphasia can be treated and reversed if the cause is caught early. A stroke patient suffering from aphasia might regain the ability to speak, Boxer said. But the National Aphasia Association said complete recovery is unlikely if symptoms remain two or three months after a stroke. Still, the organization noted that "some peop...
Oct 26, 2023 · In 2022, Bruce Willis’ family released a statement saying that he had been diagnosed with aphasia (an acquired language impairment) and would no longer be acting. Ten months later, the Willis family released another statement indicating that he received a more specific diagnosis of frontotemporal degeneration (FTD).
- 10.1093/geroni/igad125
- 2023
- Innov Aging. 2023; 7(9): igad125.
Mar 30, 2022 · March 30, 2022. Leer en español. Bruce Willis, the film star known for his roles in “Die Hard” and “Pulp Fiction,” will step away from his decades-long movie career in the wake of a recent...
Mar 30, 2022 · 30 March 2022. Getty Images. Bruce Willis will step away from his acting career after developing aphasia, a condition that impedes a person's ability to speak and write. The actor's family,...
