What Is Aphasia, Disorder Affecting Bruce Willis, And Can It Be Cured?

Bruce Willi has been diagnosed with aphasia, which can affect the ability to speak, write and understand language.

Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement posted on Instagram, Willis' family said aphasia is affecting the actor's cognitive abilities.

With the announcement, Willis has drawn attention towards the brain disorder that leads to problems with speaking, reading and writing.

Will started his career in 1980s, and became world famous after portraying the character a police officer John McClane in 1988 action movie Die Hard. It became Willis' first major film franchise.

What is aphasia?