Bruce Willis 'Stepping Away' From Acting Due To Neurological Disorder, Family Says

By CBS Los Angeles Staff:

Actor Bruce Willis is "stepping away" from acting after being diagnosed with a neurological disorder, his family announced Wednesday.

The 67-year-old actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, according to a message posted to the Instagram page of his daughter, Rumer Willis.

Aphasia is a neurological disorder that impairs verbal and written communication. It is caused by damage to parts of the brain.

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