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Why 'lost their battle' with serious illness is the wrong thing to say

When a dire disease strikes, it's easy to slip into war terms to describe the experience. But that sort of talk turns life into two outcomes: winning and losing. And that's not the way life works.

WEKU

What frontotemporal dementia does to you

Some of the same genetic mutations can lead to FTD, ALS or symptoms of both

Salon

The 20 best time-travel movies – ranked!

As Adam Driver accidentally winds up 65m years ago, facing not just dinosaurs but an asteroid, we count down the best films about going backwards, or forwards, through the ages

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'I'm grieving for my mum who is still alive - dementia makes her a different person'

Rachel Peace, 30, shares what it is like to care for her mum Brenda, whose young-onset dementia has taken over her personality

Daily Mirror

How frontotemporal dementia, the syndrome affecting Bruce Willis, changes the brain – research is untangling its genetic causes

Around 55 million people worldwide suffer from dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. Recently, the actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, a rare type of dementia that typically affects people ages 45 to 64. In contrast to Alzheimer’s, in which the major initial symptom is memory loss,…

The Conversation

FTD explained: Experts on brain disorder’s symptoms and treatment

Fans and followers of Hollywood icon Bruce Willis were shocked and saddened by the news of the actor’s diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, a rare form of dementia.

Tribune News Service

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia – here's what we know about the disease

American actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family has announced.

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Commentary: Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. So did my dad

Like the rest of the world, I learned Thursday that Bruce Willis — the man we all know from "Die Hard" and "Moonlighting" — has frontotemporal dementia. I caught my breath at the headline, but didn’t process the news until the quiet of night, as I was trying to fall…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Scots actor Gianni Capaldi backs celeb pal Bruce Willis in superstar's dementia battle

The actor, who became close friends with the star during filming of blockbuster A Day to Die, has said the star’s fun-loving personality and devoted family mean he will manage with life.

Daily Record

5 signs of frontotemporal dementia: Bruce Willis’s condition explained

A closer look at the disease, also known as FTD, that has changed the Die Hard star’s life

The Independent UK

Sir Jackie Stewart offers to talk to Bruce Willis' family about dementia

Jackie's wife Helen, 82, has had the illness since 2014, and has lost the ability to walk.

Daily Record

Outpouring for "legend" Bruce Willis

The revelation of the actor's dementia diagnosis inspired many to share their support and memories of his work

Salon

Sir Jackie Stewart offers invaluable support to Bruce Willis after dementia diagnosis

Racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart offered to talk to Bruce Willis and his family as his wife has been living with the same illness since 2014 following the actor's health update

Daily Mirror

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

There are no treatments to slow or stop the disease, but some interventions can help manage symptoms.

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Daily Mirror

Bruce Willis' frontotemporal Dementia diagnosis and symptoms explained

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal Dementia in an emotional statement. The condition known as FTD can have a variety of symptoms and is an uncommon type

Fortune

Bruce Willis has the most common form of dementia for those under 60. Here are the symptoms

Frontotemporal dementia causes changes in behavior and difficulty speaking.

Daily Mirror

Bruce Willis' family 'overwhelmed and emotional' after sharing dad's dementia diagnosis

Bruce Willis' family say they are 'overwhelmed and emotional' after revealing the Hollywood legend's upsetting frontotemporal dementia diagnosis

Los Angeles Times

What is frontotemporal dementia? The disease afflicting actor Bruce Willis is incurable

On Thursday, the family of actor Bruce Willis disclosed that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a degenerative brain disease that currently has no cure.

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The Independent UK

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

Bruce Willis’ family says the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

The Independent UK

What is dementia? Bruce Willis’ diagnosis explained

Actor’s family announced last month that his health condition has ‘progressed’ since his aphasia diagnosis

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis’ daughter Scout speaks out after sharing his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis

‘Feeling emotionally tired and a bit overwhelmed,’ she writes on Instagram

Manchester Evening News

What is frontotemporal dementia after Bruce Willis diagnosed with disease – the symptoms according to NHS

The Die Hard and Pulp fiction star was diagnosed with the congnitive condition aphasia last year, which has now ‘progressed’

Daily Mirror

Bruce Willis' worsening condition forced directors to reduce role on movie sets

As Bruce Willis' health declined, directors were forced to reduce the star's role in movies years before his dementia diagnosis

The National (Scotland)

Bruce Willis's family share actor's dementia diagnosis

Bruce Willis's family released a joint statement after his aphasia condition progressed.

The Guardian - UK

Frontotemporal dementia: what is it and what is known about its causes?

Most cases are diagnosed when people are about 45-65 years old – earlier than many other forms of dementia

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