The Hollywood Spotlight that has shown on Bruce Willis for almost 40 years, from the TV show Moonlighting in the late 80's to the movie franchise Die Hard and beyond, is now shining on aphasia, a common disorder in adults over 60 that
affects speech and language, and is usually caused by some sort of brain injury, such as a stroke or a brain tumor. As you have most likely recently heard, the legendary actor is stepping away from his career because he is suffering from aphasia.
Willis, 67, reportedly began experiencing symptoms five years ago. One of the first reported instances came from the set of the film Glass in 2017, during which two production sources said the actor appeared "slightly off," struggling to handle lines and performances on set. Since then, his condition has persisted.
Aphasia Ranges Greatly in Severity
