Bruce Willis wife Emma Heming is 'grateful' to fans for support after her aphasia diagnosis

Bruce Willis's family announces actor has taken retirement after being diagnosed with aphasia

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, posted a thank you note for fans who have been really supportive following the announcement that the actor has taken retirement from acting following his aphasia diagnosis.

On her Instagram account, the actor-model expressed her feelings as she was grateful for people's prayers and compassion while the family goes through tough times.

"Your love, support, compassion, prayer really helps," she wrote in her story.

"I'm grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart," said Emma.

Bruce Willis wife Emma Heming is 'grateful' to fans for support after her aphasia diagnosis

Earlier, The Sixth Sense actor's family released a joint statement revealing the devastating news about his brain disorder diagnosis as they announced that the actor was stepping away from his acting career.

The statement read, "To Bruce's wonderful supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce is experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which affects his cognitive abilities. influencing."

It further adds, "As a result and with much consideration, Bruce is walking away from a career that means so much to him."