The announcement was made in a joint statement by the Willis family, consisting of his wife Emma Heming Willis and their two daughters, Mabel Ray and Evelyn Penn. Ex-wife Demi Moore and their three daughters, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah. “As a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce had some health problems and was recently diagnosed with aphasia, which affects his cognitive abilities,” the statement begins. “As a result, and with a lot of thought, Bruce is moving away from a career that meant so much to him. “This is a really difficult time for our family and we really appreciate your continued love, compassion and support,” the family continues. “We are moving forward as a strong family unit and we wanted to bring his fans because we know how much it means to you, as well as you to him. As Bruce always says, “Live it and together we intend to do just that.” Willis first made a name for himself alongside Cybill Shepherd in the popular ABC primetime Moonlighting soap. Additional TV titles include a tenure on Friends, as well as selected episodes of Ally McBeal, Mad About You, Miami Vice, Roseanne and That’70s Show. In terms of cinema, he is best known for his iconic role as John McClane in the Die Hard franchise.
