The family of Hollywood star Bruce Willis has announced on social media that his health condition has worsened, saying that the 67-year-old actor has been diagnosed with dementia.
The family of Hollywood star Bruce Willis announced on social media that his health condition worsened, saying that the 67-year-old actor has been diagnosed with dementia.
Though dementia generally involves memory loss, memory loss has different causes. Having memory loss alone doesn’t mean you have dementia, although it’s often one of the early signs of the condition. “Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia . Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.
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