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Traumatic brain injury or stroke can lead to the language disorder aphasia. People with aphasia might think clearly but struggle to write or talk. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Aphasia is a disorder that affects a person's ability to retrieve language. It's as if their brain's word cabinet has fallen over and mixed their words around, resulting in varying levels and forms of ...

Legendary actor Bruce Willis announced Wednesday his departure from the big screen following his diagnosis with aphasia, which is "impacting his cognitive abilities," his family said in a statement.

(Bravo via Getty Images) Being able to communicate, from finding the right words to just being able to read and write, is something that most people take for granted. However, for those who suffer ...

On Wednesday, the family of actor Bruce Willis announced that he would take a step back from acting in response to a diagnosis with aphasia, a condition that affects the ability to perceive and ...

Bruce Willis will retire from acting after being diagnosed with the condition. Here’s what we know about it. By Dani Blum Bruce Willis, the film star known for his roles in “Die Hard” and “Pulp ...

Bruce Willis’ family shared last week that he was one of the millions of people diagnosed each year with aphasia, an impairment that alters a person’s ability to speak or read Julie Mazziotta is the ...

Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, a medical condition that leaves patients struggling to understand language and communicate. The TV star was also diagnosed with ...

Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family said. Aphasia is a language-communication disorder that typically occurs after a stroke or brain injury. Willis ...

Expressive aphasia can happen after brain damage and may affect your ability to speak or write. A few signs include using short phrases and substituting words with similar sounds or meanings.