Longtime friend and fellow actor Sylvester Stallone has provided a rare update on the health of the beloved actor Bruce Willis. Stallone recently spoke with The Hollywood Reporter and shared some heartfelt comments about Willis’s current circumstances.
According to Stallone, Bruce Willis is going through extremely difficult times and has remained rather unreachable. Stallone expressed his sadness and concern, saying, “That kills me. It is very sad.”
Bruce Willis Retires Due to Health Issues and Aphasia
Bruce Willis’s wife, model Emma Heming Willis, opened up about the situation on August 30th. Willis announced his official retirement from acting a few months ago due to health issues and aphasia. Aphasia is a condition that affects cognitive abilities.
In their initial statement, Willis and his family conveyed their gratitude to his devoted fans and revealed the health issues he had been facing. They shared that Bruce had recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which was impairing his cognitive abilities.
Since then, Emma has been sharing glimpses of their summer together, showcasing many enjoyable moments spent with family.
Emma Heming Willis Opens Up about Loss and Self-Discovery
In a recent Instagram post, Emma expressed her vulnerability to her followers. She opened up about her experiences with loss as she watched a video montage of their last summer together. The video showed Emma engaging in various activities like working out, playing tennis, riding, gardening, doing chores, and painting.
Emma reflected on her journey of self-discovery during the summer, saying, “Finding new things, stepping outside of my comfort zone, and being active this summer was the summer of self-discovery.”
She also shared wisdom on grief from her stepdaughter, Scout LaRue Willis, who stated, “Grief is the most profound and pure expression of love,” offering comfort to others who may be experiencing similar emotions.
Scout also left a touching comment, expressing her love and pride for Emma. Others shared their own wisdom on grief, emphasizing the inner strength that is discovered during such challenging times.
Bruce Willis Defies Health Issues to Continue Playing Music
Despite his health struggles, Bruce Willis continues to pursue his passion for music. Emma posted a recent video of Bruce and their friend performing music together. In the video, Bruce showcases his exceptional harmonica skills, reminding us all of his unparalleled talent.
Emma shared this inspiring message on National Grief Day, expressing her own journey of dealing with grief and finding the courage to keep moving forward.