Bruce Willis

He was diagnosed with aphasia in spring last year, but the condition has progressed.

all the best. "When people step forward it helps all of us. Thank you and your family for all the entertainment!!!" US singer and actress Queen Latifah wrote in a post on Instagram: "God bless you my brother we love you!!! The family went on to say frontotemporal dementia is the most common form of dementia in people under 60. In a statement on social media, they said it was a "relief to finally have a clear diagnosis".

Actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a disease that causes functional decline, his family announced in a statement Thursday, ...

In March of last year, Willis’ family announced he was stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a disorder that causes communication issues—but does not affect intelligence—and can be caused by an injury to the brain from head trauma, stroke or infection. The disease occurs when frontal and temporal lobes of the brain shrink, and it is not known what causes it. People who have the disease can live with it, though it makes them more susceptible to other issues that can be deadly, like pneumonia, infections and injuries from falling, according to [Johns Hopkins Medicine](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dementia/frontotemporal-dementia). “We know in our hearts that—if he could today—he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families.” Average life expectancy ranges from 7 to 13 years after the onset of symptoms, according to the AFTD. [Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/frontotemporal-dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354737).

Family of Die Hard and Pulp Fiction actor, 67, releases statement to share diagnosis following acting retirement owing to aphasia.

[instituted a category](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/mar/26/razzies-diana-the-musical-jared-leto-lebron-james-bruce-willis) for “worst performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 movie”. The family also called for more awareness and understanding of frontotemporal dementia. “Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead. The 67-year-old was also the lead in several family comedies, most notably voicing a baby on Look Who’s Talking and its sequel. The statement continued: “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and [which] can strike anyone. [statement](https://www.theaftd.org/mnlstatement23/?fbclid=PAAaYZ2Rcpq5lg7sFScfzRAEAE1tBKaQxln-povJgksTUBJYQfXhT4vA2qe-0) posted to the website for the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, the Die Hard actor’s family – wife Emma Heming, ex-wife Demi Moore and daughters Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn – revealed Willis’s aphasia had progressed into a diagnosis of dementia.

Actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family said on Thursday, nearly a year after the "Die Hard" franchise star retired ...

Demi Moore shared that Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and his condition has “progressed” since being diagnosed with aphasia in ...

Symptoms can start between the ages of 40 and 65, the medical institution reports. “In the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing.” While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.” “As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him,” the family said at the time. Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. “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 family wrote.

There are two main variants of FTD: primary progressive aphasia, which hampers a patient's ability to communicate, and behavioral variant frontotemporal ...

Dickinson said. Miller said. Grant said. Physicians often work with the families or loved ones of people with FTD to develop a care plan, which can include safeguards to make sure they cannot hurt themselves or their loved ones. There is no cure — “but there’s a difference between a disease not having a cure and saying, ‘There’s nothing we can do,’” he said. Speech therapy can also be a tool to help these patients, Dr. There are a few ways to distinguish between a psychiatric condition and FTD, though: Frontotemporal dementia typically affects people in their 50s and 60s, and it is unusual, although not impossible, he said, for people to develop a new psychiatric disorder at that age without a previous history of mental health concerns. People with FTD often struggle with organizational skills, failing to multitask or plan. Those with the behavioral variant of FTD may act out of character, said Dr. There are roughly 50,000 people in the United States with a diagnosis of FTD, she added, although many experts consider that number to be a vast undercount, because of how challenging it can be to diagnose. “It hits the parts of the brain that make us the most human,” said Dr. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone,” the family wrote in a [statement](https://www.theaftd.org/mnlstatement23/?utm_source=Instagram&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=MNL23).

Willis, famous for films like Die Hard, retired from acting in 2022 after suffering from the language disorder aphasia.

“FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone.” We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. Aphasia can be a symptom of it.

After last year retiring from acting after he was diagnosed with brain disorder aphasia, 'Die Hard' actor Bruce Willis' family have said he has now been ...

The actor's family has revealed that Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, which led to an outpouring of support from across social media.

"Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible." Love his work," he added. "His talent has been enjoyed 'round the world'! [Association of Frontotemporal Deterioration](https://www.theaftd.org/what-is-ftd/disease-overview/) (AFTD). Your pops is such a damn legend." "When people step forward it helps all of us.

FTD is a category of dementias that specifically affects the brain's frontal and temporal lobes and is the most common form of dementia in those younger ...

[Normal marital hatred](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/09/23/marriage-relationships-conflict/?itid=lb_read-more-from-wellbeing_3) is real, and here are some ways to respond to it. [anxious](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/09/13/mental-health-hope-fatigue-coping/?itid=lb_read-more-from-wellbeing_6) about them. [sitting all day](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/09/14/meet-active-couch-potato-how-sitting-all-day-can-erase-workout/?itid=lb_read-more-from-wellbeing_5) can cause health problems. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone.” [coffee or tea](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/interactive/2022/coffee-vs-tea-nutrition-health/?itid=lb_read-more-from-wellbeing_4) better for you? [FTD](https://www.theaftd.org/posts/all-us-states/what-is-frontotemporal-dementia-the-disease-bruce-willis-is-diagnosed-with/)), a rare type of [dementia](https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/10/31/dementia-rates-black-americans/?itid=lk_inline_manual_2), his family [announced](https://www.theaftd.org/mnlstatement23/) Thursday.

Willis, 67, became a household name in the 1980s and 90s after starring in blockbuster films such as Die Hard, The Sixth Sense, Armageddon and Pulp Fiction.

Thank you and your family for all the entertainment!!!” all the best. “When people step forward it helps all of us.

Willis's family announced Thursday that his previous diagnosis of aphasia has progressed to frontotemporal dementia. The disease can cause issues with ...

About 30% of people with frontotemporal degeneration inherit the disease; there are no known risk factors. The results are analyzed in tandem with a patient's medical history and symptoms. "Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces," his family said.

Bruce Willis, the US actor and filmmaker, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a disease that causes nerve cell loss.

We know in our hearts that – if he could today — he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families,” the family added. “We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from TheCable. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.” In the statement, the family added that Bruce would have also wanted to also raise awareness of the disease if he was able to. “In the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father, and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing.

Hollywood actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which is a rare type of dementia as announced by his family announced on ...

“My heart goes out to Bruce Willis and his family, and also my gratitude for shining a much-needed light on this disease,” she tweeted. It’s beautiful to honor him and your family the way you are. His colleague, Marlon Wayans commented under the post: “Love to you, him, and the family.

The "Die Hard" actor's family said "it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis" after they announced he had aphasia last year.

Willis' family hasn't confirmed what type of FTD he has, but because of his difficulty speaking he likely has primary progressive aphasia, Dr. Some people with FTD become completely mute over time. Behavioral changes usually come first, with the sufferer often unaware. [NHS](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/frontotemporal-dementia/symptoms/) says. [National Health Services says](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/frontotemporal-dementia/). [Rare Dementia Support](https://www.raredementiasupport.org/frontotemporal-dementia/understanding-ftd/).

Bruce Willis, the US actor and filmmaker, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a disease that causes nerve cell loss.

We know in our hearts that – if he could today — he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families,” the family added. “We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from TheCable. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.” In the statement, the family added that Bruce would have also wanted to also raise awareness of the disease if he was able to. “In the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father, and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing.

Bruce Willis retired from movies and public life after being diagnosed with aphasia in 2022.

In the last year, Bruce Willis' life has taken an unexpected turn. The 67-year-old actor announced in 2022 that he had aphasia and was therefore retiring ...

The couple met and struck up a romance that has continued over time. Bruce Willis and his now wife met in 2007 at a gym and also coincided in some films. By his side is always Emma Heming, with whom he has been in a relationship for more than 10 years.

Bruce Willis' family revealed that the actor has frontotemporal dementia (FTD), nearly a year after his aphasia diagnosis.

“Bruce always believed in using his voice in the world to help others, and to raise awareness about important issues both publicly and privately,” Willis’ family said in their statement. “A lot of our understanding has come since the 1990s when we identified the clinical syndrome, and the gene for the most common inherited form wasn’t discovered until 2011. “In genetic cases through which we know the underlying cause from the gene mutation, we will learn about the disease more broadly so we can help more patients.” While there is considerable research to better understand FTD and its causes, there are no treatments yet for the neurodegenerative condition. “Our understanding of FTD really accelerated dramatically in the past two decades,” says Darby. Researchers are focusing on the genetic forms of the disease in order to learn more about how it works, and how best to intervene with possible treatments, says Dr. Darby says that while some forms of language-related FTD involve TDP43, patients with behavioral symptoms can harbor excess forms of either protein, making it difficult to know which protein to target in drug trials. have the behavior and language versions of the condition. In FTD, patients develop abnormal deposits of one of two proteins—a form of a protein called tau and TDP-43—but not both. While FTD involves the gradual loss of brain nerves, it differs from Alzheimer’s in important ways. The diagnosis comes nearly a year after his family revealed Willis has [aphasia](https://time.com/6163559/aphasia-symptoms-bruce-willis/), which is characterized by difficulty speaking. Estimates of how many people are affected by FTD aren’t conclusive, but the Alzheimer’s Association

Frontotemporal dementia is the most common form of dementia for people 60 and up, and has affected other high-profile figures, like Beastie Boys musician ...

[binge eating](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2023/02/13/binge-eating-disorder-which-afflicts-more-than-anorexia-or-bulimia-combined-gets-new-treatment-guidelines/?sh=8181c396fe6b)). [according](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-are-frontotemporal-disorders#:~:text=In%20most%20cases%2C%20the%20cause,permanent%20changes)%20in%20certain%20genes.) to the NIA, but there are ways to manage symptoms depending on the types of symptoms. Diagnosis can include a look at medical history, neuroimaging like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to figure out how much and where the brain has atrophied, [lumbar puncture](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/lumbar-puncture) and blood tests to rule out other disorders and neuropsychological examinations to test behavior, memory, language and executive and visual-spatial abilities. Doctors may [prescribe](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dementia/frontotemporal-dementia) antidepressants to help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety or other symptoms. [According](https://www.med.upenn.edu/ftd/how-do-we-diagnose-ftd-disorders.html) to the Perelman School of Medicine, FTD may require multiple tests and patients may be referred to multiple specialists before a diagnosis is made. These disorders can cause changes in a person’s motor skills, making it difficult to do things like swallow, button a shirt, or use their hands or arms. There are two main types of FTD movement disorders: [signs](https://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/frontotemporal-dementia/symptoms) of FTD include unusual physical, verbal or sexual behavior, changes in personality or mood, obsessive or possessive behavior (i.e. This is the type Willis has, Dr. [according](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/well/mind/bruce-willis-frontotemporal-dementia-aphasia.html) to the NIA: - Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) causes changes in speech and language ability, and those diagnosed often have difficulties forming thoughts or expressing themselves. [according](https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/types-of-dementia/frontotemporal-dementia) to the Alzheimer’s Association.