“All my love and respect to my big brother Bruce Willis,” Shyamalan tweeted.
“I know his wonderful family is surrounding him with support and strength.
He will always be that hero on that poster on my wall as [a] kid.”
Bruce Willis and M. Night Shyamalan.Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images
Willis' family statement noted that the actor’s aphasia was “impacting his cognitive abilities.”
He said at the time that Willis “wouldn’t even sit for a f—ing poster shoot.
“He loved to act and sing, and the loss of that has to be devastating for him.
Frank Grillo shares a tribute to Bruce Willis on Instagram following the actor’s aphasia diagnosis.Frank Grillo/Instagram
I feel like an asshole for my petty complaints from 2010.
So sorry to BW and his family.”
Willis' ex-wifeDemi Mooreoffered her thoughts by sharing a family statement on Instagram.
“He loved acting.
He loved the process.
“I will continue to run my race until I absolutely can’t.”
“Much love Bdubs, A True Legend.”
And for all you critics and other motherf—ers that talked s— about him.
There’s a lesson here.
Be kind for we know not what a person is going through.
#ILoveBruceWillis #IDontSmackIPunch.”
