Understanding aphasia, the condition impacting Bruce Willis

[WCCO Radio, March 31, 2022] 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.

Aphasia is defined as a cognitive condition that affects the ability to speak, write and understand language. Neurologist Ron Tarrel, MD, discussed the details of the illness with WCCO Radio.