In a statement released Wednesday, the actor's family stated, "This is a terribly difficult moment for our family, and we are so thankful of your continuous love, sympathy, and support."

After being diagnosed with aphasia, which causes the inability to interpret or express words, Bruce Willis' family announced on social media that he is "moving aside" from acting.

"To Bruce's incredible fans," the statement said, "as a family, we wanted to convey that our darling Bruce has been suffering some health concerns and has just been diagnosed with aphasia, which is affecting his cognitive abilities." "As a result of this, and after considerable thought, Bruce has decided to leave a job that has meant so much to him." The 67-year-old actor is most recognized for his role as John McClane in the Die Hard series. Willis, who was then mostly recognized as a humorous TV actor, especially for the series Moonlighting (1985-89), for which he received an Emmy in 1987, became a full-fledged movie star thanks to the original 1988 picture. (In 2000, he won another Emmy for a guest appearance on Friends.)