Iconic Hollywood action star Bruce Willis has stepped away from his acting career after his family announced that he had been diagnosed with the brain disorder aphasia. Much of the public had no idea the actor was having health issues, let alone an issue that is evidently affecting nearly every aspect of his life.
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So, what exactly is aphasia? It's a disorder that specifically affects a person's ability to speak and to write. A statement released by the family of the 67-year-old actor said that the disorder is "impacting his cognitive abilities." Bruce is a beloved celebrity who has been a mainstay in the movies since the late 1980s, and fans will sorely miss seeing him on-screen. Keep scrolling to find out more about the disorder he's battling.