Dr. Daniel Amen spoke with USA TODAY about frontotemporal dementia and what a diagnosis of the incurable disease might look like.
RELATED: Bruce Willis diagnosed with aphasia, 'stepping away' from acting
Bruce Willis' family gave an update on the actor's health Thursday, announcing his condition has progressed and has been diagnosed as frontotemporal dementia.
"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," his family said in a statement.
"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. The news comes after his family said in March 2022 Willis would be stepping away from acting due to health issues.
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Very sad.
I am shocked, I starting crying this morning when I found out. Why!?
Stay strong mr.willis
Крепкий орешек треснул. Старость не радость,денег из него теперь доктора вытянут все и не помогут все равно.До 85 у него есть время,потом как ребенок в памперсы ходить.Лучше наверное до этого не доводить и на частном самолёте в гору влететь.