Bruce Willis to step away from acting career after aphasia diagnosis

Disclosing the news on social media, the Willis family said it had been a “really challenging time” for them and thanked fans for their “continued love, compassion and support”
Bruce Willis to step away from acting career after aphasia diagnosis
Bruce Willis (Yui Mok/PA)

Bruce Willis will be “stepping away” from his acting career due to health issues, his family has announced.

The US actor has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition which has affected his cognitive abilities.

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