Willis was diagnosed with aphasia in spring last year, a condition affecting his speech, has progressed, resulting in a more specific diagnosis.
diagnosed with aphasia
His family expressed their “deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love”, adding that frontotemporal dementia is the most common form of dementia in people under 60. His career has seen him nominated for five Golden Globes, winning one for “Moonlighting”, along with three Emmy nominations, of which he won two.
“We know in our hearts that – if he could today – he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families.”
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