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Bruce Willis seen in family video in one of first appearances since aphasia diagnosis

Bruce Willis has made a rare appearance in a family video, shared by his wife Emma after he was diagnosed with aphasia- a brain disorder.

The actor's wife uploaded the sweet clip of Bruce playing basketball with friends on the driveway and captioned the clip: "I see you BeeDub".

Bruce, 67, cut a casual figure in cream chinos, a khaki long-sleeved sweater and a blue baseball cap.

He was blocked as he dribbled the ball, but managed to take the shot - landing it through the hoop.

Despite his health, the actor seemed in good spirits as he played.

This is one of his first appearances since his family announced his aphasia diagnosis and retirement, which left Hollywood heartbroken.

Bruce Willis enjoyed playing a game of basketball after his heartbreaking diagnosis (emmahemingwillis/Instagram)
He appeared in good spirits as he threw the ball around the drive (emmahemingwillis/Instagram)

His supportive blended family broke the news about his condition in March.

Bruce's daughter, Rumer, 33, took to Instagram at the time to share a very personal and heartfelt message about her dad.

"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," she wrote.

"As a result of this and with much consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him."

He was diagnosed with a brain condition that affects his cognitive abilities (emmahemingwillis/Instagram)
Bruce and Emma have been selling off properties in the lead up to his health battle announcement (Getty Images)

She continued: "This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion, and support.

"We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.

"As Bruce always says, 'Live it up' and together we plan to do just that."

Rumer Willis shared this throwback of herself with her dad Bruce Willis and sister Scout Willis (left) (Rumer Willis /INSTAGRAM)

Aphasia is a disorder that is caused by damage to a specific area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension.

Heartbreakingly for Bruce and his family, the condition leaves a person unable to communicate.

Emma recently shared her struggles after Bruce was diagnosed with the brain disorder.

The 43-year-old model, who shares two daughters Mabel, 10 and Evelyn, eight with Bruce told The Bump: "Willis told The Bump: "I struggle with making the time for self-care every day.

Scout also shared this photo of herself and dad after the family broke the news (Instagram)

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"I put my family's needs above my own, which I found does not make me any kind of hero.

"That amount of care for everyone else within my household had taken a toll on my mental health and overall health, and it served no one in my family."

She told the US parenting website that she is trying hard to practice self care and relies on exercise to ease the stress.

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