Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting

By JAKE COYLE
AP Film Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia. The condition causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech. Willis’ family announced the news in a statement Wednesday on Willis’ Instagram page. The 67-year-old actor’s family said Willis was recently diagnosed with aphasia and that it is impacting his cognitive abilities. The statement was signed by Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, his ex-wife Demi Moore, and his five children, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn.