Bruce Willis' Battle with Aphasia: The Untold Story Behind His Prolific Filmography

The reason behind Hollywood actor Bruce Willis' prolific work despite suffering from aphasia before his retirement has been revealed.

On the KBS2 show 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret' aired on the 24th, the episode delved into the reality and struggles of 'dementia,' which even affected genius actors, action stars who defied the impossible, and presidents who led nations.

Seven years after the passing of actor Robin Williams, Bruce Willis became a hot topic in Hollywood. He gained worldwide fame through the 'Die Hard' series.

As his acting skills declined, rumors spread that he was only interested in money. Eventually, he received the worst acting award at a ceremony that selects the worst movies and actors of the year. Bruce Willis continued this puzzling behavior for several years.

Despite this, he filmed a staggering 25 movies over three years. Most of these films were sold without even being released in theaters.

During this time, Bruce Willis revealed that he had been diagnosed with aphasia and was experiencing cognitive difficulties. He announced his retirement from acting. Once it became known that he was battling an illness, the award ceremony retracted the worst acting award.

The reason Bruce Willis faced criticism for his acting in his films was due to symptoms of aphasia and dementia. Professor Moon In-hee speculated that he might have been suffering from frontotemporal dementia, which progresses rapidly and is fatal.

Bruce Willis' dementia news was a shock to fans, especially since he had overcome severe stuttering in the past to become a successful actor. MC Lee Chan-won empathized with Willis' efforts, mentioning his own experience with dialect correction.

Jung Da-yeon, Ten Asia Reporter light@tenasia.co.kr