Bruce Willis feels a "sense of relief" after going public about his aphasia diagnosis. The 67-year-old star recently announced he was stepping away from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia - which impedes a person's ability to speak and write - and Bruce feels like he's now "got that monkey off his back".
The source told Us Weekly: "The closest members of his inner circle were all aware of his issue and had been for some time. " The Hollywood star - who is married to model Emma Heming Willis - and his family have also been touched by the public response to his diagnosis.
The insider explained: "[His family are] deeply touched at the sheer outpouring of love and support they’ve received ever since they shared the news. " Bruce's family - including Emma and his ex-wife Demi Moore - recently announced his condition via a joint statement on Instagram.
They shared: "To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities.