Bruce Willis: From Action Star To Tragic Retirement

Bruce Willis has had the kind of multi-decade acting career that most acting hopefuls can only dream of. Whether you know him from his genre-defining leading roles in action films like the "Die Hard" franchise or are more partial to his subtly comedic roles in films like "Moonrise Kingdom" or "Cop Out," or even his dramatic, intense roles in films like "Unbreakable" or "16 Blocks," you can't deny his star power. However, for many fans, it came as a surprise that Willis has spent the last few years starring largely in direct-to-video action roles that don't seem to compare to his earlier work. Tragically, we now know the reason. This is the story of Bruce Willis: from action star to tragic retirement.

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His initial success | 0:00
Theatrical box office struggles | 1:33
Mainstream features struggles | 3:11
Embracing DTV gigs | 4:57
Quick shooting schedules | 5:55
Creative control | 6:57
Multi-movie contracts | 8:05
Some theatrical movies | 9:02
His future and retirement | 10:26

[Looper]

Wishing for the best for Bruce Willis.

[thehippie]

He is retiring on a high note.

I wish him a joyful, peaceful retirement

[anthonylewis]

Some of the movies Willis featured in recently certainly wasn't the best, now this story has been revealed, it was perfectly obvious he was in them purely for the money to secure his family's future and if any of us were in his position, we'd certainly do the same - Mr Walter Bruce Willis, thank you for your time and retire gracefully.

[SolarDNA]

Bruce is a gift. I hope he knows he's appreciated.

[Mr.maineman]

This is a time to celebrate Bruce Willis.

[jules-yirn]

He's given us enough movie memories to last a lifetime. I'm a little sad he's retiring, but DAMN this guy put his signature on some amazing stuff...enjoy retirement, sir!

[eminemdrehybrid]

He will always be remembered as a amazing actor. 👏 enjoy the retirement 😉

[snoopanoop]

This guy is still a badass even after his condition.

[arnold]

I don't think his retirement is tragic. More of a good thing.

He now can spend the rest of his life with his family, and that should be applauded.

[lemonadedreams]

The legendary christmas film : die hard, looper, 12 monkeys, unbreakable. I love it all. Please respect this living legend 🐶😍

[username]

IMO,
Now knowing that he has aphasia his directive video movies should be applauded.
Anyone who understands illnesses that cause cognitive dysfunction. Know that he's probably been dealing with these issues for years.

And instead of just retiring. He found a way to keep doing what he loves by taking advantage of the shorter shoot schedules of direct to video.

[DesmoProfundis]

So, I remember a time before it was popular for men to shave their heads when they started to go bald. Then Bruce Willis started to go bald. He shaved his head, and then America shaved their heads. Dude is an American Icon. I love ya, bro and would pay to see you in a movie where you didn't say a word.

[mrwickairsoft]

It’s really sad to see Bruce Willis go like this from Movies After hearing about his condition and his stroke that he had it really hit me hard I always remember growing up watching Bruce Willis movies

[RTTGunsGear]

My god this was the longest 12 minutes of my life! And to compare Bruce to Jennifer Lawrence as leading people, is an insult to Willis. Bruce is a legend. Lawrence is a footnote at best.

[chrisodillman]

One of my absolute heroes.. Imagine a life in the 90s without his movies!! I wish him all the best!!!

[kailoYT]

With all the recent movies I had hoped it wasn't something like this. I'm so sorry Bruce. Deep respect Sir.

[tomchu]

Fifth Element is still one my favorite movie of all time!

[MrDisney-dx]

I wish I want Die Hard 6 staring Bruce Willis so bad, I want to see them

[culturecanvas]

It's not tragic. He's beyond old enough and we just took it for granted.

[marilynmisch]

Bruce Willis has given us a lot of awesome movies He is the best one ever.