Bruce Willis Announces Aphasia Diagnosis and the End of His Acting Career
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Bruce Willis Announces Aphasia Diagnosis and the End of His Acting Career
Bruce Willis, Announces Aphasia Diagnosis, and the End of His Acting Career.
'The Hollywood Reporter' reports that Bruce Willis
will step away from acting after being
diagnosed with aphasia.
Willis' family posted a statement on social media
revealing that the actor suffers from the condition, which
leads to the inability to understand or express speech.
.
To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities, Willis family statment, via Instagram.
As a result of this and with much
consideration, Bruce is stepping away from
the career that has meant so much to him, Willis family statment, via Instagram.
The 67-year-old star was first known as a comedic TV actor, most notably for his role in the series 'Moonlighting,' which ran from 1985 to 1989.
In 1988, Willis had his breakthrough role in the original 'Die Hard' movie, which launched his
film career that has spanned over 30 years.
In 1988, Willis had his breakthrough role in the original 'Die Hard' movie, which launched his
film career that has spanned over 30 years.
This is a really challenging time for our family, and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support, Willis family statment, via Instagram.
We are moving through this as a strong
family unit, and wanted to bring his fans
in because we know how much
he means to you, as you do to him, Willis family statment, via Instagram.
As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’
and together we plan to do just that.
Love, Emma, Demi, Rumer, Scout,
Tallulah, Mabel, & Evelyn, Willis family statment, via Instagram
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Sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon , Release New Song ‘Primrose Hill’.
James McCartney and
Sean Ono Lennon co-wrote the
song "Primrose Hill" which
was released on April 12. .
‘Primrose Hill’ is here! Today I am
so very excited to share my latest
song co-written by my good
friend @sean_ono_lennon. , James McCartney, via Instagram.
‘Primrose Hill’ is here! Today I am
so very excited to share my latest
song co-written by my good
friend @sean_ono_lennon. , James McCartney, via Instagram.
With the release of this song it
feels like we’re really getting the
ball rolling and I am so excited to
continue to share music with you, James McCartney, via Instagram.
McCartney took to X on April 2
to tease the song's release.
I had a vision as a child in Scotland,
on what was a lovely summer’s day.
Letting go, I saw my true love and
saviour in my mind’s eye. , James McCartney, via X.
‘Primrose Hill’ is about getting the ball
rolling with me & finding this person, James McCartney, via Instagram.
James' father, Paul McCartney,
also promoted the song.
My son James has a new song out
called ‘Primrose Hill’ — check it
out! And lots of love to Sean Ono
Lennon who co-wrote the song, Paul McCartney, via Facebook.
James is holding a contest for couples to be featured in the video for "Primrose Hill.".
Couples who wish to enter must submit videos of themselves capturing their love in the favorite place.
Submissions, due April 19, must play "Primrose Hill" in the background
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The co-directors and executive producers of 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV' hint that social media might be the next area they investigate when it comes to children in entertainment. During an Emmys FYC panel in Los Angeles, co-director and EP Emma Schwartz said, "One thing that we've had conversations about as a result of this is that, if you look at where children's entertainment, so to speak, is today, it's not just in studios or in networks, it's on social media."
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Louis Gossett Jr. , Dead at the Age of 87.
According to a statement from
his family, Gossett died on the morning
of March 29 in Santa Monica, California, AP reports.
Gossett was the first Black man to win both
an Oscar for best supporting actor and an Emmy
for his role in the TV mini-series 'Roots.'.
His first cousin, Neal L. Gossett, told AP that he
remembers Louis as a great joke-teller who faced
and fought against racism with both dignity and humor.
Never mind the awards, never mind
the glitz and glamor, the Rolls-Royces
and the big houses in Malibu. , Neal L. Gossett, via Associated Press.
It’s about the humanity of
the people that he stood for, Neal L. Gossett, via Associated Press.
In 1983, Gossett won an Oscar and a Golden Globe
for his role as a Marine drill instructor
in 'An Officer and a Gentleman.'.
In 1983, Gossett won an Oscar and a Golden Globe
for his role as a Marine drill instructor
in 'An Officer and a Gentleman.'.
In his 2010 memoir, , 'An Actor and a Gentleman,' Gossett called the win, "a huge affirmation of my position as a Black actor.".
In Dave Karger’s 2024 book, '50 Oscar Nights,' Gossett said, “The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good
parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle.’".
In Dave Karger’s 2024 book, '50 Oscar Nights,' Gossett said, “The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good
parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle.’".
Gossett is survived by his
sons, Satie and Sharron.
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Jeremy Allen White in Talks , to Star As Bruce Springsteen in Biopic.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The movie is based on a
2023 book written by Warren Zanes.
It will center around "the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, 'Nebraska,'" according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
Scott Cooper is working on the
script and also plans to direct.
Former Netflix head Scott Stuber
is also involved in the project.
'Nebraska,' Springsteen's sixth studio album, was once ranked as the 150th greatest
album of all time by 'Rolling Stone.'.
Springsteen reportedly performed all
of the instrumentals on that album.
It was released two years before
Springsteen's mega hit, 'Born in the U.S.A.'.
Additional details about White's discussions to portray Springsteen have yet to be revealed. .
The actor has gained renewed attention
for his role on 'The Bear' which earned
him his first Emmy in January
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'Girls5Eva' is back! Sarah Bareilles, Busy Phillips, Renee Elise Goldsberry and Paula Pell are all reuniting for the third season of the Emmy-nominated musical comedy about a one-hit-wonder girl group from the 90s reuniting to give their pop star dreams one more shot. The cast chatted with The Hollywood Reporter all about their epic return and 'Girls5Eva' getting a new life on Netflix.
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Bruce Willis, known for playing action hero John McClane in the "Die Hard" movies, has been diagnosed with aphasia. The disorder is caused by damage to the brain and affects a..
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