Hollywood action star Bruce Willis (67) announced his retirement on the 30th (local time) after being diagnosed with aphasia.
The Willis family made the statement on Instagram, the Associated Press reported.
The family said Bruce had health problems and was recently diagnosed with aphasia. "This is affecting his cognitive abilities."
The statement was signed by Willis wife Emma Heming Willis, ex-wife Demi Moore, and his five children.
"This is a really tough time for our family, and we thank you for your continued love, sympathy and support," they said.
"I'm breaking this news because I know how much Bruce means to you," he said. "As Bruce always said 'Enjoy life', we plan to do it together."
Aphasia is usually caused by a stroke or head injury, but it can also be caused by a slow-growing brain tumor or degenerative disease, the Associated Press reported.
Willis began her acting career on Broadway in the 1970s and made a name for herself in the 1980s TV drama 'Blue Moon Express' (originally 'Moonlighting').
The film that brought him a turning point in his acting career was director John McTiernan's 'Die Hard' (1987).
He played the role of New York cop John McClane, who 'die hard' to defeat the bad guys in this movie, creating a heroic character with a human odor.
Willis won a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.
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