Bruce Willis

2023 - 2 - 16

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Bruce Willis diagnosed with 'cruel disease' frontotemporal dementia ... (USA TODAY)

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, daughter Rumer reveals. "Painful, (but) a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis,"

Bruce and Emma Willis share two children together: Mabel, 10, and Evelyn, 8. "As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research." "While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis," the Instagram post states. [aphasia diagnosis.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/03/30/bruce-willis-aphasia-stepping-away-acting-rumer-demi-moore/7219022001/) [Stepping away from acting due to aphasia: 'A really challenging time'](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/03/30/bruce-willis-aphasia-stepping-away-acting-rumer-demi-moore/7219022001/) [Bruce Willis](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/03/30/bruce-willis-aphasia-stepping-away-acting-rumer-demi-moore/7219022001/) has been diagnosed with [frontotemporal dementia](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/02/16/frontotemporal-dementia-bruce-willis-what-to-know/11273966002/), family members announced in a joint [Instagram post Thursday.](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cou_X88Jxlq/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D)

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Bruce Willis' 'condition has progressed' to frontotemporal dementia ... (NBC News)

Willis' family had announced in March 2022 that the actor would be “stepping away” from his career after being diagnosed with aphasia.

"These areas of the brain are generally associated with personality, behavior and language." "Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. It said "signs and symptoms vary, depending on which part of the brain is affected." Frontotemporal dementia, known as FTD, is "an umbrella term for a group of brain disorders that primarily affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain," While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis," they wrote on Instagram posts, which were signed by the "Ladies of Willis/Moore" family. [Demi Moore](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cou_eUSOCaw/) and daughter [Rumer Willis](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cou_X88Jxlq/), shared that his [aphasia](https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/aphasia-causes-symptoms-treatment-bruce-willis-rcna22261) diagnosis, which the family announced in March, has progressed.

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Bruce Willis est atteint de démence frontotemporale, révèle sa famille (Le Journal de Québec)

Moins d'un an après avoir reçu un diagnostic d'aphasie, l'acteur Bruce Willis a développé une maladie dégénérative qui s'apparente à la démence.

Le couple a eu trois fille: Scout, Tallulah et Rumer Willis (qui a dévoilé récemment être enceinte de son premier enfant). L’acteur est marié avec la mannequin et actrice Emma Heming depuis 2009. L’acteur américain Bruce Willis est atteint de démence fronto-temporale (communément appelé DFT). Les personnes qui en sont atteintes peuvent présenter des troubles de mémoire, des changements de comportement ou encore des difficultés à parler et à bouger. Sa famille confirme que son état s’est aggravé et que l’acteur de 67 ans qui avait reçu un diagnostic d’aphasie souffre désormais d’une forme de démence incurable. Il a été marié avec l’actrice Demi Moore pendant 12 ans, de 1987 à 2000.

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Bruce Willis souffre de démence confirment ses médecins (TVA Nouvelles)

La maladie de Bruce Willis, qui a mis fin à sa carrière au printemps 2022 à cause de problèmes de santé, s'est aggravée et l'acteur souffre désormais d'une ...

Bruce Willis fera aussi des prestations remarquées, pour leur tonalité plus sombre et dramatique, sous la direction de M. La dégénérescence fronto-temporale (DFT) est une maladie neurodégénérative, apparentée à la maladie d'Alzheimer. L'étoile de Bruce Willis avait déjà pâli avant sa retraite, mais il reste l'un des acteurs de film d'action les plus reconnus d'Hollywood. Âgé de 67 ans, le héros de la saga «Die Hard» souffrait initialement d'aphasie, un trouble du langage causé par des lésions cérébrales. Très recherché à Hollywood, il enchaîne les grosses productions, qu'il s'agisse de films d'action classiques («Le Dernier Samaritain», »Le Chacal») ou mâtinés de science-fiction comme «L'Armée des douze singes», qui avait séduit la critique, ou «Le Cinquième élément» de Luc Besson. • À lire aussi:

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Bruce Willis has dementia, his family announces (BBC News)

He was diagnosed with aphasia in spring last year, but the condition has progressed.

all the best. "When people step forward it helps all of us. Thank you and your family for all the entertainment!!!" US singer and actress Queen Latifah wrote in a post on Instagram: "God bless you my brother we love you!!! The family went on to say frontotemporal dementia is the most common form of dementia in people under 60. In a statement on social media, they said it was a "relief to finally have a clear diagnosis".

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Bruce Willis' family shares an update on his health and new diagnosis (CTV News)

The family of Bruce Willis has announced the actor is suffering from a form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia, or FTD for short.

at the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday. fighter jets shot down three separate objects over the weekend. [Health](https://www.ctvnews.ca/health) [How do you know if your child has long COVID? They described Anthony McRae as a loner whose father said he had no friends. A special grand jury that investigated efforts by then-U.S. While most Canadian real estate markets saw a drop in average home prices in January, not all regions are reporting the same level of decline. With Moore, he is father to daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah. He also has action movie "Assassin" slated for release next month. These areas of the brain are generally associated with personality, behavior and language." "We know in our hearts that -- if he could today -- he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families." Willis' family — including wife Emma Heming Willis, ex-wife Demi Moore and his daughters — first disclosed his diagnosis of aphasia back in 2022. "Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead.

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Bruce Willis: Demi Moore annonce son nouveau diagnostic (Noovo Moi)

La DFT est une maladie cruelle dont beaucoup d'entre nous n'ont jamais entendu parler et qui peut frapper n'importe qui. Pour les personnes de moins de 60 ans, ...

À mesure que l'état de Bruce progresse, nous espérons que toute l'attention des médias pourra se concentrer sur la mise en lumière de cette maladie qui nécessite beaucoup plus de sensibilisation et de recherche. Pour les personnes de moins de 60 ans, la DFT est la forme de démence la plus courante, et comme l'obtention du diagnostic peut prendre des années, la DFT est probablement beaucoup plus répandue que l'on ne croit. [Demi Moore](https://www.noovomoi.ca/en-vedette/demi-moore-devoile-rare-photo-maillot-de-bain-avec-ses-trois-filles.html) explique qu'ils ont reçu un diagnostic plus clair. Malheureusement, les problèmes de communication ne sont qu'un symptôme de la maladie à laquelle Bruce est confronté. La DFT est une maladie cruelle dont beaucoup d'entre nous n'ont jamais entendu parler et qui peut frapper n'importe qui. Bien que cela soit difficile, c'est un soulagement d'avoir enfin un diagnostic clair.

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Bruce Willis reçoit un diagnostic de démence et Demi Moore révèle ... (7 Jours)

Ce jeudi, près d'un an après avoir appris que Bruce Willis souffrait d'aphasie, son ex-femme Demi Moore a révélé au monde entier que l'acteur avait reçu un ...

Votre compassion, compréhension et respect nous permettront d'aider Bruce à vivre une vie aussi pleine que possible.» Bien que cela soit douloureux, c'est un soulagement d'avoir enfin un diagnostic clair. • À lire aussi:

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Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (Los Angeles Times)

Bruce Willis, who retired from acting last year due to aphasia issues, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family said Thursday.

Filmmakers described the “Pulp Fiction” star grappling with his loss of mental acuity and an inability to remember dialogue. This pair of areas plays a role in information-processing, memory, understanding language, management of emotions and the processing of information from a person’s senses, according to the An actor who traveled with Willis would feed the star his lines through an earpiece, several sources said. The family called FTD a “cruel disease” that is the most common form of dementia for people younger than 60. “Average life expectancy is 7 to 13 years after the start of symptoms.” “We know in our hearts that — if he could today — he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families.” [some symptoms can be managed](https://www.theaftd.org/living-with-ftd/managing-ftd/). It allows people to formulate speech and produce voluntary movements, including walking. [Bruce Willis faces ‘really difficult times’ with aphasia, says pal Sylvester Stallone](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-11-10/bruce-willis-aphasia-sylvester-stallone-really-difficult-times) A hallmark symptom of FTD is anosognosia, or the inability to recognize one’s own illness, the association says on its website, noting, “People who present with anosognosia display a profound lack of insight into and emotional concern about their disease and its impact on their family members.” [Healthline](https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/frontal-lobe#functions), which labeled it the “control panel” of personality and the ability to communicate. “There are currently no disease-modifying treatments for FTD; there is no cure, and no way to prevent its onset,” the association said on

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Bruce Willis Diagnosed With Frontotemporal Dementia, Family Says (Forbes)

Actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a disease that causes functional decline, his family announced in a statement Thursday, ...

In March of last year, Willis’ family announced he was stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a disorder that causes communication issues—but does not affect intelligence—and can be caused by an injury to the brain from head trauma, stroke or infection. The disease occurs when frontal and temporal lobes of the brain shrink, and it is not known what causes it. People who have the disease can live with it, though it makes them more susceptible to other issues that can be deadly, like pneumonia, infections and injuries from falling, according to [Johns Hopkins Medicine](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dementia/frontotemporal-dementia). “We know in our hearts that—if he could today—he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families.” Average life expectancy ranges from 7 to 13 years after the onset of symptoms, according to the AFTD. [Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/frontotemporal-dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354737).

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Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family says ... (CBC.ca)

'There are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead,' family writes. Jackson Weaver · CBC News · Posted: Feb 16, ...

Though he has not acted in the past year, Willis was working prolifically even months before, with more than ten film roles in 2022 alone. FTD refers to a group of disorders affecting nerve cells in the brain's frontal lobes. That condition, which causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech, is a symptom of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), actor and ex-wife Demi Moore shared on Instagram.

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'This is painful': Bruce Willis' family says his condition has worsened (Globalnews.ca)

Bruce Willis has now been diagnosed with a rare type of dementia called frontotemporal dementia.

We know in our hearts that if he could today, he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families.” His family explained at the time that Willis was “experiencing some health issues … “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone. which are impacting his cognitive abilities.” [worsened in the past year](https://globalnews.ca/news/8721856/bruce-willis-aphasia-quits-acting/). [Part of the Sun breaks free and forms a strange vortex, baffling scientists](https://globalnews.ca/news/9474534/solar-polar-vortex-sun-flare/)

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Bruce Willis souffre de démence selon ses médecins (Le Soleil)

La maladie de Bruce Willis, qui a mis fin à sa carrière au printemps 2022 à cause de problèmes de santé, s'est aggravée et l'acteur souffre désormais d'une ...

L’étoile de Bruce Willis avait déjà pâli avant sa retraite, mais il reste l’un des acteurs de film d’action les plus reconnus d’Hollywood. La dégénérescence fronto-temporale (DFT) est une maladie neurodégénérative, apparentée à la maladie d’Alzheimer. Âgé de 67 ans, le héros de la saga Die Hard souffrait initialement d’aphasie, un trouble du langage causé par des lésions cérébrales.

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Actor Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia (Reuters)

Actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family said on Thursday, nearly a year after the "Die Hard" franchise star retired ...

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Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens (Hope Standard)

Willis' movies had earned more than $5 billion at the worldwide box office.

“As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.” “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone.” Over a four-decade career, Willis’ movies had earned more than $5 billion at the worldwide box office.

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Bruce Willis souffre d'une forme de démence incurable (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

La maladie qui a mis fin à la carrière de l'acteur s'est aggravée.

Bruce Willis fera aussi des prestations remarquées, pour leur tonalité plus sombre et dramatique, sous la direction de M. L'étoile de Bruce Willis avait déjà pâli avant sa retraite, mais il reste l'un des acteurs de film d'action les plus reconnus d'Hollywood. La dégénérescence frontotemporale (DFT) est une maladie neurodégénérative, apparentée à la maladie d'Alzheimer.

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Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia as condition ... (Toronto Star)

Nearly a year after Bruce Willis announced that he would step away from acting, his family says he has received a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.

“Bruce has always found joy in life — and has helped everyone he knows to do the same,” the family said Thursday. The association describes frontotemporal degeneration as “an inevitable decline in functioning,” with an average life expectancy of seven to 13 years after the onset of symptoms. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone.”

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Bruce Willis souffre d'une démence incurable (Le Devoir)

La maladie de Bruce Willis, qui a mis fin à sa carrière au printemps 2022 à cause de problèmes de santé, s'est aggravée et l'acteur souffre désormais d'une ...

La dégénérescence fronto-temporale (DFT) est une maladie neurodégénérative, apparentée à la maladie d’Alzheimer. « Malheureusement, les difficultés de communication ne sont qu’un symptôme de la maladie à laquelle Bruce est confronté », a expliqué la famille, en se disant « soulagée d’avoir enfin un diagnostic clair ». L’acteur de 67 ans souffrait initialement d’aphasie, un trouble du langage causé par des lésions cérébrales.

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Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens (North Delta Reporter)

“While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis,” the statement read. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and ...

“As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.” “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone.” Over a four-decade career, Willis’ movies had earned more than $5 billion at the worldwide box office.

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Bruce Willis souffre d'une démence incurable (Le Devoir)

L'acteur de 67 ans souffrait initialement d'aphasie, un trouble du langage causé par des lésions cérébrales. Mais depuis l'an dernier, « la maladie de Bruce a ...

La dégénérescence fronto-temporale (DFT) est une maladie neurodégénérative, apparentée à la maladie d’Alzheimer. Mais depuis l’an dernier, « la maladie de Bruce a progressé et nous avons maintenant un diagnostic plus précis : la démence fronto-temporale », ont expliqué ses proches dans un communiqué. L’acteur de 67 ans souffrait initialement d’aphasie, un trouble du langage causé par des lésions cérébrales.

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Bruce Willis souffre d'une forme de démence incurable (Le Soleil)

Âgé de 67 ans, le héros de la saga Die Hard souffrait initialement d'aphasie, un trouble du langage causé par des lésions cérébrales.

L’étoile de Bruce Willis avait déjà pâli avant sa retraite, mais il reste l’un des acteurs de film d’action les plus reconnus d’Hollywood. La dégénérescence fronto-temporale (DFT) est une maladie neurodégénérative, apparentée à la maladie d’Alzheimer. Âgé de 67 ans, le héros de la saga Die Hard souffrait initialement d’aphasie, un trouble du langage causé par des lésions cérébrales.

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Bruce Willis stricken with rare and 'cruel' form of dementia (Crow River Media)

After last year retiring from acting after he was diagnosed with brain disorder aphasia, 'Die Hard' actor Bruce Willis' family have said he has now been ...

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Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia: What is FTD and its ... (The Washington Post)

FTD is a category of dementias that specifically affects the brain's frontal and temporal lobes and is the most common form of dementia in those younger ...

[Normal marital hatred](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/09/23/marriage-relationships-conflict/?itid=lb_read-more-from-wellbeing_3) is real, and here are some ways to respond to it. [anxious](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/09/13/mental-health-hope-fatigue-coping/?itid=lb_read-more-from-wellbeing_6) about them. [sitting all day](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/09/14/meet-active-couch-potato-how-sitting-all-day-can-erase-workout/?itid=lb_read-more-from-wellbeing_5) can cause health problems. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone.” [coffee or tea](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/interactive/2022/coffee-vs-tea-nutrition-health/?itid=lb_read-more-from-wellbeing_4) better for you? [FTD](https://www.theaftd.org/posts/all-us-states/what-is-frontotemporal-dementia-the-disease-bruce-willis-is-diagnosed-with/)), a rare type of [dementia](https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/10/31/dementia-rates-black-americans/?itid=lk_inline_manual_2), his family [announced](https://www.theaftd.org/mnlstatement23/) Thursday.

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Bruce Willis est atteint de démence fronto-temporale, révèle sa famille (Le Journal de Montréal)

Moins d'un an après avoir reçu un diagnostic d'aphasie, l'acteur Bruce Willis a développé une maladie dégénérative qui s'apparente à la démence.

Le couple a eu trois filles : Scout, Tallulah et Rumer Willis (qui a dévoilé récemment être enceinte de son premier enfant). L’acteur est marié avec la mannequin et actrice Emma Heming depuis 2009. Il a joué dans une centaine de superproductions et de films à succès dont Fiction Pulpeuse, Le cinquième élément, Sixième sens, L’indestructible et Armageddon. Il a été marié avec l’actrice Demi Moore pendant 11 ans, de 1987 à 2000. Sa famille confirme que son état s’est aggravé et que l’acteur de 67 ans qui avait reçu un diagnostic d’aphasie souffre désormais d’une forme de démence incurable. Sa carrière lui a forgé une image de héros infaillible, à l’opposé de sa maladie actuelle.

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En quoi consiste la démence fronto-temporale dont souffre Bruce ... (TVA Nouvelles)

La famille de l'acteur Bruce Willis a annoncé jeudi que son état s'était aggravé, mais en quoi est-ce que consiste ce nouveau diagnostic?

On cherche ses mots, on a du mal au téléphone. De passage à l’émission «Le Bilan», il avance que l’aphasie progressive, contrairement à l’Alzheimer qui est souvent le résultat d’un accident vasculaire cérébral, est dite «neuro-dégénérative», car elle apparaît progressivement. «C’est la raison de son aphasie, qu’il nous a annoncée il y a un an et qui est un trouble neurologique qui atteint les aires du cerveau qui contrôlent le langage, explique-t-il.

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Bruce Willis diagnosed with 'cruel disease' frontotemporal dementia ... (Yahoo News Canada)

The actor's cognitive condition has worsened since last year's aphasia diagnosis.

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Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. Here's what to know ... (NPR)

Willis's family announced Thursday that his previous diagnosis of aphasia has progressed to frontotemporal dementia. The disease can cause issues with ...

About 30% of people with frontotemporal degeneration inherit the disease; there are no known risk factors. The results are analyzed in tandem with a patient's medical history and symptoms. "Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces," his family said.

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Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia: Cause, how it progresses (INSIDER)

The "Die Hard" actor's family said "it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis" after they announced he had aphasia last year.

Willis' family hasn't confirmed what type of FTD he has, but because of his difficulty speaking he likely has primary progressive aphasia, Dr. Some people with FTD become completely mute over time. Behavioral changes usually come first, with the sufferer often unaware. [NHS](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/frontotemporal-dementia/symptoms/) says. [National Health Services says](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/frontotemporal-dementia/). [Rare Dementia Support](https://www.raredementiasupport.org/frontotemporal-dementia/understanding-ftd/).

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Frontotemporal Dementia—The Brain Condition Bruce Willis Has ... (Forbes)

Frontotemporal dementia is the most common form of dementia for people 60 and up, and has affected other high-profile figures, like Beastie Boys musician ...

[binge eating](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2023/02/13/binge-eating-disorder-which-afflicts-more-than-anorexia-or-bulimia-combined-gets-new-treatment-guidelines/?sh=8181c396fe6b)). [according](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-are-frontotemporal-disorders#:~:text=In%20most%20cases%2C%20the%20cause,permanent%20changes)%20in%20certain%20genes.) to the NIA, but there are ways to manage symptoms depending on the types of symptoms. Diagnosis can include a look at medical history, neuroimaging like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to figure out how much and where the brain has atrophied, [lumbar puncture](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/lumbar-puncture) and blood tests to rule out other disorders and neuropsychological examinations to test behavior, memory, language and executive and visual-spatial abilities. Doctors may [prescribe](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dementia/frontotemporal-dementia) antidepressants to help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety or other symptoms. [According](https://www.med.upenn.edu/ftd/how-do-we-diagnose-ftd-disorders.html) to the Perelman School of Medicine, FTD may require multiple tests and patients may be referred to multiple specialists before a diagnosis is made. These disorders can cause changes in a person’s motor skills, making it difficult to do things like swallow, button a shirt, or use their hands or arms. There are two main types of FTD movement disorders: [signs](https://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/frontotemporal-dementia/symptoms) of FTD include unusual physical, verbal or sexual behavior, changes in personality or mood, obsessive or possessive behavior (i.e. This is the type Willis has, Dr. [according](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/well/mind/bruce-willis-frontotemporal-dementia-aphasia.html) to the NIA: - Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) causes changes in speech and language ability, and those diagnosed often have difficulties forming thoughts or expressing themselves. [according](https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/types-of-dementia/frontotemporal-dementia) to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Bruce Willis' Kids Rumer, Tallulah and Scout Are "Deeply Grateful ... (E! Online)

After sharing that Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his daughters Scout, Tallulah and Rumer expressed their gratitude for all ...

[Demi Moore](https://www.eonline.com/news/demi_moore). [Tallulah Willis](https://www.eonline.com/news/tallulah_willis) agreed. [initial aphasia diagnosis](https://www.eonline.com/news/1325247/bruce-willis-stepping-away-from-acting-following-aphasia-diagnosis) was made public. [Rumer Willis](https://www.eonline.com/news/rumer_willis), 34, also echoed their sentiments. "We know in our hearts that—if he could today—he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families." Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible." "FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone," they added on AFTD's website. "Bruce has always found joy in life—and has helped everyone he knows to do the same," they concluded. "Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces," they continued. 16, "yet also very in awe of the love so many people have for my papa." He also has two daughters— [Mabel](https://www.eonline.com/news/1339206/bruce-willis-and-daughter-mabel-10-dance-together-in-adorable-video), 10, and [Evelyn](https://www.eonline.com/news/1329841/bruce-willis-wife-emma-shares-sweet-throwback-video-of-him-and-their-daughter), 8—with his wife [Emma Heming Willis](https://www.eonline.com/news/1331749/bruce-willis-wife-emma-heming-says-taking-care-of-family-has-taken-a-toll-on-her). [Bruce Willis](https://www.eonline.com/news/bruce_willis)' children are feeling the love after providing the [latest update on his health](https://www.eonline.com/news/1365272/bruce-willis-diagnosed-with-frontotemporal-dementia).

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Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD? (ABC News)

The announcement Thursday came about a year after his family said that Willis would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a brain disorder ...

People with the condition are more likely to have complications from things like falls, injuries or infections. It’s caused by damage to neurons, the brain’s information carriers, but the underlying reasons for a particular case are often unclear. Some patients receive antidepressants or drugs for Parkinson's, which has some overlapping symptoms with frontotemporal dementia.

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