Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, situation worsens

By Associated Press

NEW YORK: Nearly a yr after Bruce Willis’ household introduced that he would step away from appearing after being identified with aphasia, his household says his “condition has progressed.”

In an announcement posted Thursday, the 67-year-old actor’s household stated Willis has a extra particular prognosis of frontotemporal dementia.

“While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis,” the assertion learn. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone.”

Last March, Willis’ household stated his aphasia had affected his cognitive talents. The situation causes lack of the power to grasp or specific speech.

In Thursday’s assertion, his household stated communication challenges had been only one symptom of frontotemporal dementia.

The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration describes FTD as a bunch of mind problems attributable to degeneration of the frontal and/or temporal lobes of the mind that impacts conduct, language and motion. Aphasia generally is a symptom of it. The affiliation describes frontotemporal degeneration as “an inevitable decline in functioning,” with a median life expectancy of seven to 13 years after the onset of signs.

“Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead,” the household’s assertion learn, including that it could actually take years to get a correct prognosis. “As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.”

The assertion was posted on the web site for the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration and signed by Willis’ spouse, Emma Heming Willis, his ex-wife Demi Moore, and his 5 kids, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn.

Over a four-decade profession, Willis’ motion pictures had earned greater than $5 billion on the worldwide field workplace. While beloved for hits like “Die Hard” and “The Sixth Sense,” the prolific actor had lately primarily featured in direct-to-video thrillers.

“Bruce has always found joy in life — and has helped everyone he knows to do the same,” the household stated Thursday. “It has meant the world to see that sense of care echoed back to him and to all of us. We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible.”

NEW YORK: Nearly a yr after Bruce Willis’ household introduced that he would step away from appearing after being identified with aphasia, his household says his “condition has progressed.”

In an announcement posted Thursday, the 67-year-old actor’s household stated Willis has a extra particular prognosis of frontotemporal dementia.

“While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis,” the assertion learn. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone.”

Last March, Willis’ household stated his aphasia had affected his cognitive talents. The situation causes lack of the power to grasp or specific speech.

In Thursday’s assertion, his household stated communication challenges had been only one symptom of frontotemporal dementia.

The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration describes FTD as a bunch of mind problems attributable to degeneration of the frontal and/or temporal lobes of the mind that impacts conduct, language and motion. Aphasia generally is a symptom of it. The affiliation describes frontotemporal degeneration as “an inevitable decline in functioning,” with a median life expectancy of seven to 13 years after the onset of signs.

“Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead,” the household’s assertion learn, including that it could actually take years to get a correct prognosis. “As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.”

The assertion was posted on the web site for the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration and signed by Willis’ spouse, Emma Heming Willis, his ex-wife Demi Moore, and his 5 kids, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn.

Over a four-decade profession, Willis’ motion pictures had earned greater than $5 billion on the worldwide field workplace. While beloved for hits like “Die Hard” and “The Sixth Sense,” the prolific actor had lately primarily featured in direct-to-video thrillers.

“Bruce has always found joy in life — and has helped everyone he knows to do the same,” the household stated Thursday. “It has meant the world to see that sense of care echoed back to him and to all of us. We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible.”