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Bruce Willis: Celebrities share messages of compassion after actor's dementia diagnosis

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Bruce Willis: Celebrities share messages of compassion after actor’s dementia diagnosis

A host of stars have offered their love and support to the family of Bruce Willis after they announced the actor has been diagnosed with dementia.

In a statement, relatives of the Hollywood icon confirmed his aphasia condition had “progressed” and he had been given a “more specific” diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.

Aaron Paul hailed Willis as a “damn legend” while Demi Lovato commented “sending so much love” on Demi Moore’s Instagram post, which announced the news.

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