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Understanding aphasia, the condition impacting Bruce Willis' acting career

While details of Willis' diagnosis are unknown, medical experts stress the importance of the brain condition and how its specifically treated — depending on its severity.

Legendary actor Bruce Willis announced Wednesday his departure from the big screen following his diagnosis with aphasia, which is "impacting his cognitive abilities," his family said in a statement.

While details of what led to Willis' aphasia diagnosis are unknown at this time, medical experts stress the importance of the brain condition and how its specifically treated

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