<p>Hollywood actor Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. The news has brought focus to this poorly understood communication disorder.<br />
<br />
Here's what you should know.</p>

<p><strong>What is Aphasia?</strong></p>

<p><br />
According to Mayo Clinic experts, a person diagnosed with Aphasia has a problem with language and communication. They aren't born with this disease.<br />
<br />
The most common cause of Aphasia is a brain stroke or a head injury and experts state that it can affect the production and comprehension of speech and written words, although it normally doesn't impact one's intelligence.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
It is ultimately a language disorder caused by damage to parts of the brain that control speech and understanding of language. Depending on which areas of the brain are affected, a person might have different levels of ability to speak and understand others.<br />
<br />
Reports state that nearly 2 million Americans suffer from it, making it more common than Parkinson's Disease, cerebral palsy, or muscular dystrophy. Yet not many know about the disorder.<br />
<br />
While it's normally caused by a specific one-time event such as stroke, "there are other possibilities, such as from a neurodegenerative disease," explains Brenda Rapp, a cognition scientist at Johns Hopkins University. In such scenarios, the damage is progressive. Therapy is done to prevent further degeneration.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
While Willis' family announced that he would be retiring from acting due to his diagnosis, they did not specify what led to the disorder.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<strong>What are the symptoms?</strong><br />
<br />
The symptoms of aphasia vary from person to person.<br />
<br />
People with Broca aphasia, sometimes called expressive aphasia, for example, may eliminate the words "and" and "the" from their language, and speak in short, but meaningful, sentences.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
In Broca asphasia the damage is in the front part of the brain, is also important for motor movements and those suffering from this type often have right-sided weakness or paralysis of the arm and leg.<br />
<br />
Then there is Wernicke aphasia, sometimes called a receptive aphasia where people typically speak in long confusing sentences, add unnecessary words, or create new words.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
They usually have difficulty understanding the speech of others.<br />
<br />
People with global aphasia have difficulties with speaking or comprehending language.</p>

<p><strong>How is it treated</strong></p>

<p>The treatment depends on your age and overall health and medical history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Treatment also depends on the following factors:&nbsp;<br />
The cause and extent of the disorder<br />
Your handedness (left handed or right handed)<br />
Your tolerance for specific medicines, procedures, or therapies</p>

<p>The disease can typically be treated with:&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Speech-language therapy<br />
Nonverbal communication therapies, such as computers or pictures<br />
Group therapy for patients and their families</p>


Hollywood actor Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. The news has brought focus to this poorly understood communication disorder.

Hollywood actor Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. The news has brought focus to this poorly understood communication disorder. Here's what you should know. What is Aphasia? According to Mayo Clinic experts, a person diagnosed with Aphasia has a problem with language and communication. They aren't born with this disease. The most common cause of Aphasia is a brain stroke or a head injury and experts state that it can affect the production and comprehension of speech and written words, although it normally doesn't impact one's intelligence. It is ultimately a language disorder caused by damage to parts of the brain that control speech and understanding of language. Depending on which areas of the brain are affected, a person might have different levels of ability to speak and understand others. Reports state that nearly 2 million Americans suffer from it, making it more common than Parkinson's Disease, cerebral palsy, or muscular dystrophy. Yet not many know about the disorder. While it's normally caused by a specific one-time event such as stroke, "there are other possibilities, such as from a neurodegenerative disease," explains Brenda Rapp, a cognition scientist at Johns Hopkins University. In such scenarios, the damage is progressive. Therapy is done to prevent further degeneration. While Willis' family announced that he would be retiring from acting due to his diagnosis, they did not specify what led to the disorder. What are the symptoms? The symptoms of aphasia vary from person to person. People with Broca aphasia, sometimes called expressive aphasia, for example, may eliminate the words "and" and "the" from their language, and speak in short, but meaningful, sentences. In Broca asphasia the damage is in the front part of the brain, is also important for motor movements and those suffering from this type often have right-sided weakness or paralysis of the arm and leg. Then there is Wernicke aphasia, sometimes called a receptive aphasia where people typically speak in long confusing sentences, add unnecessary words, or create new words. They usually have difficulty understanding the speech of others. People with global aphasia have difficulties with speaking or comprehending language. How is it treated The treatment depends on your age and overall health and medical history. Treatment also depends on the following factors: The cause and extent of the disorder Your handedness (left handed or right handed) Your tolerance for specific medicines, procedures, or therapies The disease can typically be treated with: Speech-language therapy Nonverbal communication therapies, such as computers or pictures Group therapy for patients and their families

What is Aphasia, the disorder Hollywood star Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with?

<p>Legendary Hollywood actor Bruce Willis is retiring from acting. The actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, a disease that has hampered his "cognitive abilities," his family revealed on Wednesday. He is 67.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
"This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support," his family said in a statement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-what-is-aphasia-the-disorder-hollywood-star-bruce-willis-has-been-diagnosed-with-467049" hreflang="en">What is Aphasia, the disorder Hollywood star Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with?</a><br />
<br />
Willis who has been part of several hit films like 'Die Hard' and 'Pulp Fiction' rose to fame in the 1980s comedy-drama TV series 'Moonlighting,' and has since then appeared in about 100 films across his four-decade career. He has even won a Golden Globe Award and two Emmys.</p>

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<p>Willis is perhaps best known for playing the tough-as-nails New York cop who pursued bad guys in the five 'Die Hard' movies, released from 1988 to 2013.<br />
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Willis married actress Demi Moore and the two were considered one of Hollywood's most popular couples in the 1990s until they announced their divorce in 2000. The two share three daughters together. The couple to date remain close friends. Willis is now married to model and actress Emma Hemming with whom he shares two children.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
"We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him," said the statement, which was signed by the actor's family and shared on Instagram by Demi Moore and their daughter Rumer.<br />
<br />
<strong>What is Aphasia?</strong><br />
<br />
Aphasia is a disorder most commonly caused by a stroke that can also stem from head trauma or, in rare cases, from neurological disease. Symptoms vary widely and can affect speech, comprehension and reading ability. In some instances, aphasia can be treated with speech therapy.</p>

<p>Ever since the news of his diagnosis broke out, the actor's peers and colleagues have been sending heartwarming messages to the actor wishing him a speedy recovery.&nbsp;<br />
Larry Gordon, producer of the first 'Die Hard' movie and its 1990 sequel told The Hollywood Reporter that he &nbsp;was saddened by the news of Willis' condition, calling him "the consummate pro and a gutsy guy."<br />
"Grace and guts! Love to you all!," actor Jamie Lee Curtis wrote on Demi Moore's Instagram account beneath a picture of Willis and the family statement.<br />
On social media, his fans shared their feelings of sadness and shock after news of his diagnosis broke, and many of them paid tribute to Willis.<br />
"His work has meant more to me than I could ever put into words," wrote a fan with the Twitter handle Cody Leach. "If this is in fact the end of your acting career, all I can say is thank you."<br />
Over the course of his career, the Hollywood veteran has appeared in films grossing more than $2.5 billion, according to the online database IMDB. In 2006, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Los Angeles landmark honouring legends of film, television and music.<br />
&nbsp;</p>


Legendary Hollywood actor Bruce Willis is retiring from acting. The actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, a disease that has hampered his "cognitive abilities," his family revealed on Wednesday.

Legendary Hollywood actor Bruce Willis is retiring from acting. The actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, a disease that has hampered his "cognitive abilities," his family revealed on Wednesday. He is 67. "This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support," his family said in a statement. What is Aphasia, the disorder Hollywood star Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with? Willis who has been part of several hit films like 'Die Hard' and 'Pulp Fiction' rose to fame in the 1980s comedy-drama TV series 'Moonlighting,' and has since then appeared in about 100 films across his four-decade career. He has even won a Golden Globe Award and two Emmys. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Demi Moore (@demimoore) × Willis is perhaps best known for playing the tough-as-nails New York cop who pursued bad guys in the five 'Die Hard' movies, released from 1988 to 2013. Willis married actress Demi Moore and the two were considered one of Hollywood's most popular couples in the 1990s until they announced their divorce in 2000. The two share three daughters together. The couple to date remain close friends. Willis is now married to model and actress Emma Hemming with whom he shares two children. "We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him," said the statement, which was signed by the actor's family and shared on Instagram by Demi Moore and their daughter Rumer. What is Aphasia? Aphasia is a disorder most commonly caused by a stroke that can also stem from head trauma or, in rare cases, from neurological disease. Symptoms vary widely and can affect speech, comprehension and reading ability. In some instances, aphasia can be treated with speech therapy. Ever since the news of his diagnosis broke out, the actor's peers and colleagues have been sending heartwarming messages to the actor wishing him a speedy recovery. Larry Gordon, producer of the first 'Die Hard' movie and its 1990 sequel told The Hollywood Reporter that he was saddened by the news of Willis' condition, calling him "the consummate pro and a gutsy guy." "Grace and guts! Love to you all!," actor Jamie Lee Curtis wrote on Demi Moore's Instagram account beneath a picture of Willis and the family statement. On social media, his fans shared their feelings of sadness and shock after news of his diagnosis broke, and many of them paid tribute to Willis. "His work has meant more to me than I could ever put into words," wrote a fan with the Twitter handle Cody Leach. "If this is in fact the end of your acting career, all I can say is thank you." Over the course of his career, the Hollywood veteran has appeared in films grossing more than $2.5 billion, according to the online database IMDB. In 2006, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Los Angeles landmark honouring legends of film, television and music.

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What is Aphasia, the disorder Hollywood star Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with?

Bruce Willis diagnosed with aphasia, decides to step away from acting