Bruce Willis cuts a relaxed figure in a t-shirt and black pants months after retiring from acting
Bruce Willis cuts a relaxed figure in a rare appearance since quitting acting due to an aphasia diagnosis
- Bruce Willis donned a casual ensemble in a rare appearance in Los Angeles on Friday
- The 67-year-old actor stepped out in a white t-shirt with a small logo on the left side of his chest and black pants
- Willis’ appearance was rare since revealing his aphasia diagnosis
- According to the Mayo Clinic, the “condition that affects your ability to communicate”
- His family released a joint statement towards the end of March revealing the diagnosis.
Bruce Willis donned a casual ensemble in a rare appearance in Los Angeles on Friday.
The 67-year-old actor stepped out in a white t-shirt with a small logo on the left side of his chest.
He added a pair of skinny black pants to his outfit and he put on a pair of comfortable white shoes.
Casual look: Bruce Willis donned a casual ensemble in a rare appearance in Los Angeles on Friday
The Die Hard star held a flower in her right hand and a bottle of water in the other.
He was exercising with his trainer a few months after retiring due to a medical diagnosis.
Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, “a condition that affects your ability to communicate” that “can affect your speech, as well as the way you write and understand spoken and written language,” according to the Mayo Clinic.
T-shirt and pants: The 67-year-old actor stepped out in a white t-shirt with a small logo on the left side of his chest
Diagnosis: He was exercising with his trainer a few months after retiring from acting due to a medical diagnosis
Heartfelt message: The actor’s family took to Instagram on March 30 to reveal he was giving up acting after his aphasia diagnosis
The condition may arise from a head injury or stroke, or may be a predecessor of a brain tumor or Alzheimer’s disease.
Patients living with the disease are usually treated with speech therapy and learn to communicate nonverbally.
His wife Emma, his ex-wife Demi Moore, 59, and his five daughters Rumer, 33, Scout, 30, Tallulah, 28, Mabel Ray, 10 and Evelyn, eight, released a statement commune via Instagram on March 30 announcing his diagnosis of aphasia.
They said the Hollywood icon “has been struggling with health issues and was recently diagnosed with aphasia, which impacts his cognitive abilities.”
Inside information: They said the Hollywood icon “has had health issues and was recently diagnosed with aphasia, which impacts his cognitive abilities.”
Thinking of the fans: They continued: ‘We are going through this as a strong family unit and we wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him’
“As a result and with great consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him. This is a truly difficult time for our family and we very much appreciate your continued love, compassion and support.
They continued, “We’re going through this as a strong family unit and we wanted to bring in his fans because we know how much he means to you, just like you mean to him.” As Bruce always says, “Live it up” and together we plan to do just that.
Willis’ career has spanned nearly 45 years and has seen him play iconic roles in films like Pulp Fiction, Die Hard, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable and many more projects.
Willis has received a Golden Globe Award, two People’s Choice Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards during his illustrious career.
Iconic parts: Willis’ career has spanned almost 45 years and has seen him play iconic roles in films like Pulp Fiction (pictured here), Die Hard, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable and many more projects
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