Liam Neeson thinks of Bruce Willis ‘every day’ after aphasia diagnosis: ‘My heart goes out to him’

Neeson says his ‘coronary heart goes out’ to Willis (Image: WireImage)

Final month, it was introduced that Willis, 67, was retiring from his appearing profession after being identified with the dysfunction, which is attributable to harm in a selected space of the mind that controls language expression and comprehension. 

Neeson, 69, is at the moment selling his new film Reminiscence, through which he performs a hitman affected by reminiscence loss. 

The assassin-for-hire is tasked with taking out a baby forcing him to handle his personal ethical code, whereas additionally contending with the reminiscence loss situation which has sophisticated his job. 

The Taken actor has been particularly devastated by Willis’ well being battle and stated: ‘My coronary heart goes out to him. I take into consideration him on daily basis.’ 

‘It’s significantly poignant, isn’t it? I want him all one of the best,’ he added to the New York Put up. 

Willis, pictured right here in Die Laborious, has retired his appearing profession (Image: Rex Options)

Willis’ household, together with spouse Emma Heming and ex-wife Demi Moore, confirmed his prognosis in a joint assertion on March 30. 

They defined: ‘To Bruce’s wonderful supporters, as a household we wished to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some well being points and has lately been identified with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive talents. 

‘Because of this and with a lot consideration Bruce is stepping away from the profession that has meant a lot to him.’ 

The actor is surrounded by a robust assist system, together with spouse Emma (Image: Emma Heming Willis / Instagram)

They added that it had been ‘a extremely difficult time for our household and we're so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and assist’.

‘We're shifting by way of this as a robust household unit, and wished to carry his followers in as a result of we all know how a lot he means to you, as you do to him,’ the assertion continued. 

It was signed ‘Emma, Demi, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, & Evelyn’, referencing his spouse, mannequin Emma; ex-wife Demi; youngsters with Demi, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah; and his daughters Mabel, 9, and seven-year-old Evelyn with Emma. 

Following an outpouring of assist for the Hollywood icon, Emma shared a loved-up picture of her and Willis, and wrote: ‘Mother & Dad of their favourite habitat #offthegrid.’