Famous People Who Are Dy*g and You Didn’t Know

Bruce Willis, the legendary action star known for iconic roles in films like *Pulp Fiction* and the *Die Hard* series, revealed in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition impairing his ability to speak, understand language, read, or write.

This diagnosis was linked to frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a degenerative disease affecting the brain’s frontal and temporal lobes, causing behavior and cognitive changes. Initially, there was hope that medication and therapy might manage his symptoms, but as the disease progressed, it became clear that it was debilitating, eventually forcing Willis to retire from acting. The revelation that Willis was racing against time to provide for his family while still able to work painted his recent career choices in a poignant light.

In February 2023, his family provided an update, confirming the progression of his condition to FTD. While FTD is often misdiagnosed and less understood compared to Alzheimer’s, it impairs behavior and cognitive abilities more than memory. Through this difficult journey, Willis has had the steadfast support of his five daughters, and his family’s openness about his diagnosis has helped raise awareness of FTD, shedding light on the hidden struggles of even the most resilient celebrities.

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