A joint statement was posted on his family’s social media accounts, explaining that Willis “has some health problems and was recently diagnosed with aphasia, which affects his cognitive abilities. As a result, and with great care, Bruce is moving away from a career that meant so much to him. The statement continued: “This is a truly difficult time for our family and we are so grateful for your continued love, compassion and support. We move forward as a strong family unit and we wanted to bring his fans because we know how much he means to you, as well as you to him. “As Bruce always says, ‘Live it’ and together we intend to do just that.” Willis, 67, became famous on the TV show Moonlighting, before establishing himself as a production star of the action, known for his aggressive tradition. In addition to Die Hard, he has also won accolades for his roles in films such as Pulp Fiction, The Fifth Element, The Last Boy Scout, Twelve Monkeys, The Sixth Sense, Looper and Moonrise Kingdom. One of the most trusted stars of the 1980s and 1990s, Willis also rose to prominence in family comedies, most notably shouting a baby in Look Who’s Talking and beyond. He has also made three albums as a singer – his cover of Under the Boardwalk reached No. 2 on the UK single chart – and starred in several stage productions, making his Broadway debut in 2015 with a revival of Misery. Willis has been married to actress Demi Moore for 23 years. share three daughters. He also has two daughters with his second wife, Emma Heming Willis. In recent years, Willis has both pursued a career in action, while at the same time satirizing her lightly in films such as The Reds and The Expendables. He has appeared in seven films released in 2021 and three films starring Willis have already been released this year. Eight more complete Willis films are currently set to be released in 2022 and 2023. Aphasia is characterized by difficulty in language or speech and is usually caused by damage to the left side of the brain, which is responsible for understanding and producing language. The most common causes are a stroke, severe head injury, a brain tumor and progressive neurological conditions such as dementia and it is more common in people over 65 years of age.