has been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition where a person loses the ability to communicate, his family revealed on Wednesday. As a result, theThe news comes more than a week after the actor celebrated his 67th birthday. Willis's wife, Emma, his daughters and ex-wife Demi Moore all broke the news to fans in a joint statement on social media.
"This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. 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," it continues. "As Bruce always says, 'Live it up' and together we plan to do just that."Willis shares three adult daughters — Rumer, 33, Scout, 30, and Tallulah, 28 — with Moore.
Willis, who's won Emmy and Golden Globe awards, has completed dozens of films in recent years, including, but has done little press. Some tabloids have speculated on possible health issues; however, this is the first time a diagnosis has been made public.