{"id":126785,"date":"2023-02-18T03:49:46","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T22:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imageantra.com\/bruce-willis-is-diagnosed-with-frontotemporal-dementia\/"},"modified":"2023-02-18T03:49:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T22:19:46","slug":"bruce-willis-is-diagnosed-with-frontotemporal-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imageantra.com\/bruce-willis-is-diagnosed-with-frontotemporal-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruce Willis is diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Almost a year after the unfortunate announcement of his retirement from acting due to aphasia, Bruce Willis’s state of health has worsened. As revealed by his family, the star of twelve monkey<\/em>yes <\/em>now he has dementia.<\/p>\n

Bruce Willis is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood, mainly associated with action and science fiction cinema, with unforgettable roles in cult films such as the franchise Hard to Kill <\/em>and The fifth element<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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However, in the spring of 2022, his career was brutally cut short by aphasia, which causes speech disorders and affects cognitive decline, forcing the Hollywood star to leave the big screen forever.<\/p>\n

Bruce Willis suffers from frontotemporal dementia<\/h2>\n

\"Bruce<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, less than a year later, on February 16, through a joint statement posted on the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) website, Bruce’s family disclosed a worsening of the state of health of the 67-year-old actor, who now suffers from frontotemporal dementia.<\/p>\n

According to the announcement signed by his five daughters, his wife Emma Heming Willis and his ex-wife Demi Moore, aphasia was just a symptom of the disease. However, getting the final diagnosis is a relief for everyone.<\/p>\n

\"Bruce<\/p>\n

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Since we announced that Bruce suffered from aphasia, in the spring of 2022, his disease has evolved and we now have a more precise diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the difficulties with communication are just a symptom of the illness Bruce is facing. While this is painful, it’s a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis. There is no cure for the disease today, it is a reality that we hope will change in the coming years.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What is frontotemporal dementia?<\/h2>\n

\"dementia<\/p>\n

According to the Frontotemporal Degeneration Association, frontotemporal dementia is a disorder of the brain, but it differs from Alzheimer’s disease. It is less common and less well known.<\/p>\n

The disease originates as a consequence of the rupture (degeneration) of the nerve cells of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which generally include areas related to personality, behavior and language. According to the AFTD, people diagnosed with this type of dementia have an average life expectancy of 7 to 13 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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