Bruce Willis, a versatile actor known for his tough-guy roles in action films, started his career in a TV comedy before transitioning to blockbuster hits like Die Hard and Armageddon. Born in West Germany in 1955, Willis overcame a severe stutter through acting and eventually found success in New York's theater scene.
His breakout role came in the hit series Moonlighting, where he starred alongside Cybill Shepherd and won both an Emmy and a Golden Globe award. Willis also ventured into music with the release of an album called The Return of Bruno in 1987.
Throughout his career, Willis cemented his place in pop culture with iconic roles in Die Hard and Pulp Fiction. He also co-founded the Planet Hollywood restaurant chain with fellow action stars Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Willis is a proud father of five daughters from his marriages to Demi Moore and Emma Heming. Despite his health struggles, including a diagnosis of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, Willis continued to work in the film industry, bringing joy to fans and providing jobs for many during the COVID-19 pandemic.
His family recently shared that Willis had been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia, but they expressed relief at having a clear diagnosis and highlighted his enduring joy for life.
