Bruce Willis's brain condition is progressive and he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

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You may not know about the health of Bruce Willis, his brain condition is progressive. Bruce Willis, 67, to retire from acting in March 2022 due to aphasia

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Bruce Willis' family announced Thursday that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

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Bruce Willis' family said in a statement that since we announced Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia in the spring of 2022, his condition has progressed

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Unfortunately the challenges with communication may be just one symptom of the disease she faces. It's painful, but it's also a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.

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Frontotemporal dementia is a group of disorders that cause destruction of tau and other brain cell proteins in the temporal lobes.

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According to Alzheimer's Research UK, the condition usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 64.

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According to a statement from the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, FTD for people under the age of 60 can cause challenges in communication.

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And FTD can cause challenges in communication as well as changes in one's behavior, personality, or movement.

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According to the US National Institute on Aging, people with FTD typically live 6 to 8 years.

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Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

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