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Scout Willis and dad Bruce’s illness: “His vulnerability and the great affection that surrounds us”

L’goodbye to the scenes of Bruce Willisannounced and explained via social media at the same time by the women of his family, has shocked Hollywood and beyond. Words of support and friendship they came from the actor’s colleagues, from fans and from around the world of cinema. A reaction that Willis’ own family did not expect.

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The actor’s daughter explained it well, Scout Willison Instagram, in a very strong message that arrives in the aftermath of the announcement of the disease – aphasiaa cognitive disorder that affects the ability to understand and use language – and that reflects precisely on the support received universally in front of the news.

“It was yesterday surreal find yourself sharing something so personal », writes the girl accompanying a photo in which she is sitting in an armchair in her father’s arms. «The reactions in front of the sharing your vulnerability with the world. I trusted in love and compassion, but I would never have expected the amount of deep affection that our family received yesterday. The love, the positive energy and the prayers sent to my father have affected me deeply and I still cry as I write these words“.

Among other messages, very touching was that of John Travoltawho had shared the set of pulp Fictionand who wanted to remember the deep friendship which binds him to the actor. “Years ago, Bruce told me, ‘I want you to know that every good thing that happens to you makes me happy as if it happened to me.’ It is the demonstration of the great soul of this man. I love you, Bruce“, he wrote.

Also Matthew Perrythe Chandler Bing of Friendswho had worked with Willis in just a few episodes of the series, and in FBI: Witness protection, described him as “the coolest man I’ve known in my life. You will remain in my prayers for a long time ».

And then again Jamie Lee Curtis, Dean Norris Of breaking BadAnd Haley Joel Osmentthe child of The sixth sensewho called him “a true legend”: “I am very grateful to him,” he wrote, “I wanted to express the respect and deep admiration I have for Bruce and his family as they carry on with courage.”

In the face of all this support, Scout wanted to express hers feelings of gratitude: “I am grateful for your love and also for hearing what my father means to you. Thank you all for your messages and your words of comfort, it will take me a long time to answer everyone! “


Source: Vanity Fair

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