30 Comments From Celebrities On The News Of Bruce Willis Leaving His Career Because Of Aphasia
Bruce Willis is retiring, and we'll miss him.
Bruce Willis has been one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars for decades, so news about his health hit fans especially hard. When his family shared that he had been diagnosed with aphasia and would be stepping away from acting, the reaction was immediate and emotional.
The announcement explained that Bruce had been dealing with medical issues that were affecting his cognitive abilities, and that he was leaving the career he helped define with roles like John McClane in Die Hard. Soon after, celebrities began posting their own messages of support, gratitude, and sadness.
Here are the comments that followed the news, and they say a lot about how widely Bruce Willis was loved.
Here is the news being publicized on March 30 by Bruce Willis' family on his Instagram account
The family vowed to go through this challenging time together and cherish the moments they have. They wanted to inform his fans about what was happening because they understand what Bruce means to those who follow him.
Bruce Willis' co-workers and other celebrities expressed their respect and support for the actor by sending him comforting words.
That announcement set off a wave of reactions online.
1. The hero on that poster on my wall
MNightShyamalan2. Bruce Willis is a brilliant actor
ziwe3. I have an American you can talk to
SeamusBlackley
4. Bruce Willis brought his band to Kuwait
JesseKellyDC
5. He loved to act and sing
ThatKevinSmith
6. I'm here for you, and we've got this
GabbyGiffords
7. The first celebrity I ever met
TheRealDratch
8. So much love for Bruce Willis
SethGreen
9. Prayers for him and his family
deanjnorris
10. He could do anything and did everything
812filmreviews
11. She turned to me and said...
LisaMMcGee
And in a similar kind of struggle, Christina Applegate said an MS side effect kept her from facing her reflection for a year.
12. I'm sad to hear of his diagnosis
jumblejim
13. Wishing him all the best
isaacfeldberg
14. One of my favorite TV shows ever
TVSanjeev
15. Thanks for all the amazing moments
Wm_Sadler
16. A great body of work
Rtreatwilliams
17. Thanks for all the iconic performances
Chris_Stuckmann
18. What I really loved about Bruce...
AADowd
19. Bruce Willis is a force of nature
curtisisbooger
20. His arrival as a movie star in Die Hard
NickdeSemlyen
21. I love Bruce Willis
barbaracrampton
22. He is one of my favorites
KristySwansonXO
23. My prayers
RobertJohnDavi
24. Sad news
kirstiealley
25. That entire night...
CosmoBaker
26. Bruce is a popular Western celebrity in Japan
OliverJia1014
27. So sad indeed
owenjoyner
28. Breakthroughs happen every day
MeghanMcCain
29. Much love
FreddieGibbs
30. The news is sad
JackPosobiec
Just in case you have never heard of aphasia, it is a language disorder. Aphasia leaves an individual incapable of speaking or communicating with others.
Aphasia does not have a specific cure, but it can resolve after a few months, or the recovery process can take years. Please share your thoughts about this post in the comments below.
It is a sad reminder of how quickly life can change.
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