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Bruce Willis Retires From Acting Due To Brain Disorder Aphasia (98FM)

Sad newsBruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with brain disorder apha...

Willis, 67, is best known for playing John McClane in the Die Hard films. "With much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him," his family wrote in a joint statement. Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with brain disorder aphasia.

Bruce Willis's 'worst performance' award from Razzies show revoked ... (The Guardian)

Razzies initial joke in response to announcement of the actor's aphasia condition was not well received.

The next day, they publicly announced they would revoke Willis’s awards. “Perhaps this explains why he wanted to go out with a bang in 2021. But at first the Razzies seemed to joke about the actor’s announcement, as first reported in the Washington Post.

Bruce Willis' family thanks fans after aphasia reveal (Los Angeles Times)

Willis' wife, Emma Heming, thanked fans for support since revelation of the actor's cognitive disorder, and daughter Scout said it's been 'surreal.'

“All my love and respect to my big brother Bruce Willis,” Shyamalan wrote Wednesday. “I know his wonderful family is surrounding him with support and strength. The Times reported Wednesday that Willis’ health issues have long been a concern for many who worked with him in recent years, with some questioning if the “Pulp Fiction” actor was fully aware of his surroundings on set. “He’s a true legend who has enriched all of our lives with a singular career that spans nearly half a century. Filmmaker Kevin Smith, who worked with Willis on the 2010 buddy comedy “Cop Out,” has since walked back “petty complaints” he made about the actor shortly after the film was released. “It kept hitting me yesterday how much love, energy and prayers were now being sent to my daddio and just humbling me in a way that’s brings tears as I write this,” she continued. Thank you so much to everyone who reached out to me yesterday, I love and I appreciate you with all my heart.”

Bruce Willis: Die Hard actor's Razzie award rescinded following ... (Sky News)

Organisers of the annual Golden Raspberry Awards said it was "not appropriate" to award gongs to those whose medical conditions may have affected their ...

Writing on Twitter, the Razzies said it was "truly sorry" to hear the news of Willis' diagnosis. "After much thought and consideration, the Razzies have made the decision to rescind the Razzie Award given to Bruce Willis, due to his recently disclosed diagnosis," organisers said in a statement. Organisers of the annual Golden Raspberry Awards said it was "not appropriate" to award gongs to those whose medical conditions may have affected their performances.

Haley Joel Osment shares tribute to Bruce Willis, who is retiring from ... (Winter Is Coming)

Haley Joel Osment, who famously starred with Bruce Willis in The Sixth Sense, pays tribute to this "true legend" after he announces his retirement.

I am so grateful for what I got to witness firsthand, and for the enormous body of work he built for us to enjoy for years and years to come. It’s been difficult to find the right words for someone I’ve always looked up to—first on the big screen, and then by some wild stroke of luck, in person. We’re talking a guy who’s been in great movies from Die Hard to Pulp Fiction to The Fifth Element and many, many more.

Bruce Willis aphasia: Actor to be stripped of Razzie Award after ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The awards were taken away from the Hollywood actor after a massive backlash online.

“We offer our best wishes to Bruce and his family.” Speaking to IndieWire, Wilson and Murphy said they were “truly sorry to hear about Willis’ diagnosis, of which we were unaware” when the Razzies were handed out. “After much thought and consideration, the Razzies have made the decision to rescind the Razzie Award given to Bruce Willis, due to his recently disclosed diagnosis,” they said. “Our best wishes to Bruce and family.” “We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.” “With much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him,” his family wrote in a joint statement.