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| Bruce Willis |
The family
of Bruce Willis has made a public statement announcing that the actor has been
diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
According to
the statement, the diagnosis has provided a sense of relief for the family.
Last year, Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that affects speech,
which has since progressed to a more specific diagnosis of frontotemporal
dementia. The family expressed their gratitude for the support and love they
have received, and hope that the media attention on Willis's diagnosis will
raise awareness of the disease.
The
statement also noted that frontotemporal dementia is the most common form of
dementia in people under 60 and that there are currently no treatments
available for the disease.
Willis, a
renowned Hollywood actor who became famous for his roles in blockbuster movies
such as Die Hard, The Sixth Sense, Armageddon, and Pulp Fiction, has won
several awards for his performances.
However, due
to his aphasia affecting his cognitive abilities, Willis had announced his
retirement from acting last year.
Frontotemporal
dementia is caused by a buildup of toxic proteins in the frontal and temporal
lobes of the brain, affecting language, behavior, and planning abilities. The
disease has no known cure, and the average life expectancy after diagnosis is
8-10 years.