The family of American actor Bruce Willis has reported that have been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementiaafter almost a year ago he withdrew from the screens due to health problems.

In a text written by the actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, on social networks, in which she has also shared a photo of her husband on the beachgives his followers an update on the actor’s health as now the doctors have provided him with a deeper diagnosis of what he is experiencing.

“Since we announce Bruce’s aphasia diagnosis in spring 2022Bruce’s medical condition has worsened and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD),” he explained in the publication.

“Unfortunately, the difficulties in communication are only a symptom of the disease that Bruce is facing. Although this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis,” his wife has expressed in the publication that has also been shared by the ex-wife. of the actor, Demi Moore.

As the family explained, FTD is the most common form of dementia in people under 60 years of age: “Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the coming years. As Bruce’s condition progresses, we hope that the media attention can be focused on shedding light on this much-needed disease. more awareness and research”, they expose in the statement sent from Emma Heming’s Instagram.

“Bruce has always found joy in life and has helped everyone he knows to do the same. It has meant that the world sees that sense of caring resonating with him and all of us. We have been so touched by the love everyone has shared for our dear husband, father and friend during this difficult time Your continued compassion, understanding and respect will allow us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible“, ends the letter, signed by his wife, Emma Heming and other relatives of the actor.