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Hollywood actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family have announced.
The 67-year-old retired from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia last year, which causes difficulties with speech and cognitive abilities.
His family said it was a "relief to finally have a clear diagnosis".
According to the UK NHS website, frontotemporal dementia is an "uncommon" form of the disease, and affects behaviour and language.
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The 67-year-old retired from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia last year, which causes difficulties with speech and cognitive abilities.
His family said it was a "relief to finally have a clear diagnosis".
According to the UK NHS website, frontotemporal dementia is an "uncommon" form of the disease, and affects behaviour and language.
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