Bruce Willis was identified as having aphasia in 2022 and has now been identified as having frontotemporal dementia.

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After receiving a diagnosis of aphasia, a neurological condition that affects the capacity to generate and comprehend words, blockbuster action movie star Bruce Willis retired from acting in the spring of 2022. Willis’ family said on Thursday that his condition has worsened and that he has been given a new diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (Feb. 16).

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“Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces,” the statement reads. “While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”

What is FTD? FrontoTemporal Dementia Disease

According to University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Health, the frequency of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is uncertain because in the past, physicians have occasionally misdiagnosed the disorder as depression, schizophrenia, or Alzheimer’s disease (opens in new tab).

Although the disorder can also afflict older people, current estimates indicate that FTD is the most common kind of dementia diagnosed among patients 60 years of age and younger. The age of Bruce Willis is 67.

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According to the National Institute on Aging(opens in new tab), FTD actually refers to a group of related conditions that are all caused by the deterioration of brain cells in the frontal lobe, which is behind the forehead, and temporal lobes, which are located on either side of the head close to the ears (NIA).

Although investigations have identified various genetic abnormalities and aberrant proteins that may be involved, the specific etiology of these progressive disorders, which worsen with time, remains unknown.

The three different kinds of FTD are movement-related problems, main progressive aphasia, and behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). The first and most prevalent variety, bvFTD, mainly involves cognitive symptoms, such as responding impulsively, losing interest in previously enjoyed activities, and having trouble planning and remembering the order of steps necessary to finish a job. According to the NIA, if the illness worsens, speech or movement issues may appear.

Language use and comprehension are impacted by PPA, which appears in a variety of types with different symptoms. Those with PPA may experience speech loss, memory loss, difficulty reasoning, and behavioral changes resembling bvFTD as their illness worsens.

Finally, FTD is linked to a number of mobility problems. According to the NIA, in some situations, these have an effect on the parts of the brain that regulate movement as well as those involved in thinking and language.

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According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, there is no medication to stop the progression of the disease or a cure for FTD (opens in new tab). To treat specific symptoms of the diseases, FTD patients may be offered drugs like antidepressants, antipsychotics, and sleeping pills. To adapt to the changes in their abilities, they may also engage with speech and language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.

According to Stanford Medicine, people with FTD can live with the diseases for many years, but as they develop, they may engage in risky behavior or otherwise lose the ability to take care of oneself (opens in new tab). They run a higher risk of contracting illnesses and suffering injuries from falls.

According to the Wills family statement, Bruce “always believed in utilizing his voice in the world to help others, and to raise awareness about important topics both publicly and privately.” “We know in our hearts that — if he could today — he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a sense of solidarity with those who are also coping with this painful condition and how it effects so many people and their families,” they said.