Demi Moore confirmed that her ex-husband, the actor Bruce Willisyou have frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a disease that has hampered your ability to speak and communicate.
Willis’s family confirmed that he would be leaving acting due to an initial diagnosis of aphasia in 2022, but have now confirmed that his condition has progressed and he has been diagnosed Frontotemporal Dementia or FTD. Frontotemporal dementia is a rare form of dementia that is manifested by damage and loss of neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.
60% of people with FTD are between 45 and 65 years old. In this article, we explain what the disease is and what is happening with the famous actor.
What is frontotemporal dementia?
Frontotemporal dementia is a rare disease that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.
This form of dementia can manifest with behavior problems, personality changes, and loss of social skills.
Bruce Willis was diagnosed with DFT in 2022, and his condition has worsened. His family confirmed that he has DFT and asked for respect and privacy during this difficult time. FTD is a cruel and little-known disease that can affect anyone, and we hope that Bruce Willis has access to the best care and support as he battles this disease.
Frontotemporal dementia is the consequence of damage and loss of neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This form of dementia is rare, but it can affect anyone.
The symptoms vary depending on the part of the brain that is affected, but in general, it manifests with behavior problems, personality changes and loss of social skills. There may also be language problems and memory problems.
What is happening to Bruce Willis?
Bruce Willis was diagnosed with DFT in 2022. The actor announced that he was retiring from acting due to aphasia that was hampering his cognitive abilities. However, his condition has worsened and it has now been confirmed that he has FTD.
In an official statement, his family confirmed the diagnosis, saying that although it is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.
Frontotemporal dementia is a cruel and little-known disease that can affect anyone.
Although symptoms can vary from person to person, FTD generally manifests as behavior problems, personality changes, and loss of social skills. We hope Bruce Willis has access to the best care and support as he battles this disease.