Bruce Willis is grabbing coffee in Santa Monica on Thursday. Friends now support him in everyday life

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Bruce Willis (67) is not the same anymore. The days of the indomitable daredevil John McClane, the invulnerable superhero David Dunn, or the sword-wielding Butch are numbered. Actor Willis has dementia. The diagnosis shocked the entire film world a few weeks ago.

At the beginning of 2022, Willis made an aphasia disease public and thus ended his film career. But the illness, accompanied by a speech disorder, got worse and has now progressed to frontotemporal dementia, as Willis' family announced.

Here's the superstar's first photo since being diagnosed in February! Photographers met Willis in sunny Santa Monica near Los Angeles. Also present: two friends and three cups of coffee.

Bruce looks relaxed in his pullover outfit and hat, but it's also clear: you can't let him go to the café alone anymore. His buddies take good care of him, take care of Bruce.

Lots of support from all sides: Bruce and his family: ex-wife Demi Moore (2nd from left), now-wife Emma, and daughters Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, Evelyn, and Rumer (from left)

Willis' family wrote in February: "We know from the bottom of our hearts that - if he could see today - he would take action by raising awareness around the world and connecting with those who are also struggling with this debilitating disease, and with the impact, it is having on so many people and their families."

Frontotemporal dementia is a subtype of dementia. The disease originates in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. In contrast to Alzheimer's dementia, those affected do not immediately suffer from short-term memory disorders but are characterized by passivity, apathy, a change in social behavior, and aggressiveness.

Bruce's mother, Marlene (86, emigrated to the USA with her son Bruce from Idar-Oberstein in 1957). "She says she's unsure if her son still recognizes her." Therefore, a typical conversation with the movie star is no longer possible. "The speech disorders will increase. Sooner or later, there will be memory loss, and ultimately those affected will become those needing care".

Bruce Willis was a megastar in Hollywood, especially in the 90s, and became world famous with films like "Die Hard."

Tragic: The disease is neither curable nor treatable. Despite this, Bruce can count on his family, especially his wife Emma (44) and his daughters Scout (31), Tallulah (29), Mabel (10), Evelyn (8), and Rumer (34). Even on ex-wife Demi Moore (60), who continues to be an integral part of his life. They are a real patchwork gang.

Before his career ended, Bruce could shoot a few more films to collect the necessary money for his family.

The last strip with him: The actioner "Assassin," which comes to US cinemas at the end of March. In this country, a start date has yet to be discovered.