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    What is aphasia? Behind the common cognitive disorder that has affected Bruce Willis

    Action-movie star Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family said Wednesday. The cognitive disorder affects about 2 million Americans, making it more common than Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, according to the National Aphasia Association. Nearly 180,000 Americans develop the condition each year. "Our hearts go out to ...
    by Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times Mar 31, 2022 2 minutes
    Bruce Willis attends the U.K. premiere of "Glass" at The Curzon Mayfair on Jan. 9, 2019, in London.

    Action-movie star Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family said Wednesday.

    The cognitive disorder affects about 2 million Americans, making it more common than Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, according to the National Aphasia Association. Nearly 180,000 Americans develop the condition each year.

    "Our hearts go out to the Willis family, and we know their close-knit, supportive nature will help them navigate

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