Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars have shown support for actor Bruce Willis after his decision to retire due to a condition that causes difficulties with language or speech.

The Pulp Fiction star, 67, was diagnosed with aphasia, a condition which has affected his cognitive abilities and is retiring from acting, his daughter said.

Breaking Bad’s Dean Norris, Seth Green and Director M Night Shyamalan were among those who posted messages of support to Willis and his family, celebrating the star’s action-filled career.

Norris, who worked with Willis on Death Wish, described him as an “awesome badass”.

I’m very proud to have worked opposite the great Bruce Willis in one of his last movies. This is very sad.

Legend. https://t.co/ucxWKyQljW

So sorry to hear the news about Bruce Willis. Worked with him on Death Wish and he was a lovely awesome badass man. Prayers for him and his family. Legend pic.twitter.com/28QKIoeMac

‘He will always be that hero’ on my wall

Shyamalan, who directed the actor in the 2019 superhero thriller Glass, paid tribute to him and sent “love and respect to my big brother Bruce Willis”.

“I know his wonderful family is surrounding him with support and strength,” he added.

Bruce Willis: Die Hard star retires from acting after aphasia diagnosis

Bruce Willis gets own category at Razzie Awards after eight bad films in 2021

Coronavirus: Bruce Willis appears in quarantine snap with ex Demi Moore and their children

“He will always be that hero on that poster on my wall as a kid.”

Willis has starred in hit films including the Die Hard series, Pulp Fiction, Armageddon, Moonrise Kingdom, 12 Monkeys and Looper.

His Deadlock co-star Matthew Marsden described his retirement as “sad”, but added that he was “very proud to have worked opposite the great Bruce Willis in one of his last movies. This is very sad. Legend”.

Terribly Sad news. I’m just happy Bruce has such an awesome support system. Great guy great actor great family. winning combination for 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/1e1QlKgbVz

I have so much love for Bruce Willis, and am grateful for every character he’s given us. Hugs and love for the whole family- thank you for sharing him with us all ❤️❤️ https://t.co/ct0HE1Ti2N

Seth Green, whose credits include Austin Powers and Scooby-Doo 2, tweeted: “I have so much love for Bruce Willis, and am grateful for every character he’s given us.

“Hugs and love for the whole family – thank you for sharing him with us all.”

Cheers star Kirstie Alley tweeted: “Terribly sad news. I’m just happy Bruce has such an awesome support system. Great guy, great actor, great family. Winning combination.”

Condition impacting actor’s ‘cognitive abilities’

Disclosing the news on social media on Wednesday, the star’s family said it had been a “really challenging time” for them and thanked fans who’ve supported his decision to step back.

His daughter, Rumer Willis, revealed that Willis’s aphasia is “impacting his cognitive abilities”, in an Instagram post with a picture of her father.

The statement was signed by the actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, 43, his ex-wife Demi Moore, 59, and his five children, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn.

According to the NHS, aphasia is more common in people over the age of 65.

Related posts:

Great apes given experimental COVID vaccine after becoming infected at US zoo Donald Trump teases return to White House as he hits out at China and Fauci New York City mayor race plunged into chaos as officials admit counting test votes Trump Organization executive surrenders to authorities ahead of expected charges Hundreds thought to have died as record-breaking heatwave grips Canada and US Miami building collapse: Remaining section of apartment block demolished over safety concerns ‘Beam me up, Scotty!’: Star Trek’s William Shatner, 90, to blast off into space next week ‘Nobody wants to get a face full of web’: 8cm spiders infest US state of Georgia NASA delays SpaceX launch due to mysterious medical issue Mid-term blues forecast for Biden as Republican becomes shock new governor of Virginia Alec Baldwin hosts new podcast despite fighting lawsuits over shooting incident Elon Musk asks judge to free him from agreement meaning lawyers check his tweets