What is frontotemporal dementia, the disorder afflicting Bruce Willis?

Everything you need to know about FTD

Stars Insider

16/05/23 | StarsInsider

HEALTH Medical conditions

Bruce Willis' family shockingly announced in the spring of 2022 that he was stepping away from acting because he had been diagnosed with aphasia, a disorder that affects the ability to communicate. Sadly, his condition progressed, and in February 2023 his family shared that he had a more specific diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

FTD is an umbrella term for a group of brain disorders that primarily affect the brain's frontal and temporal lobes. These areas of the brain are generally associated with personality, behavior, and language.

Intrigued? Click through the following gallery to find out more about the condition.

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