Bruce Willis' family confirmed that the actor-singer's aphasia diagnosis progressed, and he had been officially diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD).
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Bruce Willis' loved ones assured everyone they are keeping their heads up amid the patriarch's FTD battle. But the actor-singer's daughter also showed her vulnerable side and shared how emotionally tired she feels.
Willis' family unveiled the heartbreaking news about Bruce Willis' worsening health condition, saying they received the specific diagnosis months after revealing he had aphasia.
While they said his health battle is keeping them close together, Willis' 31-year-old daughter shared otherwise and spoke candidly about her emotional struggles.
On her Instagram Story, the "Love Without Possession" hitmaker shared that she had been feeling an overwhelming amount of emotions after her family revealed Bruce Willis' FTD diagnosis.
"Feeling emotionally tired and a bit overwhelmed, yet also very in awe of the love so many people have for my papa," she wrote.
Willis had been officially diagnosed with an uncurable, progressive brain disorder. FTD occurs when the nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of a person's brain are lost. Thus, the affected lobes begin to shrink.
Parts of the brain start to deteriorate and stop working as the person diagnosed with it continue to suffer symptoms.
Although it is not treatable, FTD's symptoms can be managed. Among its most common signs include loss of interest in normal activities, dramatic personality and behavior change, decreased self-awareness, difficulty in organizing, less frequent speech, and trouble planning.
Meanwhile, Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Medical, Scientific and Memory Screening Advisory Board member Dr. Allison Reiss said its prognosis is similar to that of Alzheimer's.
Bruce Willis Receives Heartfelt Love and Support From Fans, Friends
The emergence of Bruce Willis' health diagnosis led friends and fans to hope that his health issue would raise awareness regarding the disease. They also hoped it would soon get researches funded.
While the update broke everyone's hearts, the public sought everyone's help to pray for Willis so he could combat the disease with all his might. They also sent their messages to the patients suffering from the same illness.
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Willis' family has since expressed how grateful they are to receive such support from fans.
"We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time," the family went on. "Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible."
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