Why Bruce Willis is retiring from acting
By Edith. O. Virginia
American actor Bruce Willis has retired from acting due to medical conditions.
In a statement on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Rumer Willis thanked Bruce's fans for the amazing support, noting that he was retiring after being diagnosed with Aphasia.
"To Bruce's amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities. As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.
"This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him. As Bruce always says, "Live it up" and together we plan to do just that," the statement read in part.
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File image of award-winning American actor Bruce Willis. |Courtesy| BBC America|[/caption]
Bruce's wife, Emma Hemming Willis and other family members regretted that he had to retire and thanked his fans for the continued support.
“With much consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him. This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support,” she said.
Bruce Willis' comprises daughters Rumer Willis, Scout Willis, Tallulah Willis, Mabel Willis and Evelyn Willis, plus wife Emma and his ex-wife Demi Moore.
File image of award-winning American actor Bruce Willis. |Courtesy| BBC America|[/caption]
Bruce's wife, Emma Hemming Willis and other family members regretted that he had to retire and thanked his fans for the continued support.
“With much consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him. This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support,” she said.
Bruce Willis' comprises daughters Rumer Willis, Scout Willis, Tallulah Willis, Mabel Willis and Evelyn Willis, plus wife Emma and his ex-wife Demi Moore.
Bruce is known for his long career in Hollywood that spans several decades, often playing the lead in action films like Die Hard and its sequels, Armageddon and more.
He has also appeared in iconic films like Pulp Fiction, The Fifth Element, The Sixth Sense, 12 Monkeys and Sin City, often as tough-guy characters with a heart of gold. More recently, he starred in the 2018 Eli Roth-directed hit action-thriller Death Wish.
Bruce has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and two Emmy Awards, and has several projects lined up for release in 2022.
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