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Is this the movie that directly caused Bruce Willis to have aphasia and dementia?

posted a year ago by TMC-4 (19435)
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https://www.theguardian.com/film/2004/nov/24/news1

Bruce Willis is suing the makers of his 2003 action movie Tears of the Sun for injuries allegedly sustained on the set of the film.

Willis's lawsuit against Revolution Studios claims that he suffered "extreme mental, physical and emotional pain" after an on-set incident in October 2002 when he was struck on the forehead by a "projectile" during the detonation of pyrotechnics by the film's special effects unit.

The lawsuit did not further specify the nature of Willis' injuries, but accuses Revolution and its special effects foreman Joe Pancake of incompetence in maintaining his safety. The financial damages sought by the actor are not specified, but the suit does claim that Willis "was required to and did employ physicians and other medical personnel," and that he will incur more medical expenses in the future relating to the incident.

https://www.looper.com/819477/the-2002-on-set-injury-some-fans-worry-is-linked-to-bruce-willis-aphasia/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10674551/Bruce-Willis-friends-fear-aphasia-linked-injuries-hit-head-set-2002.html

[–] cyguration (3859) a year ago

The biggest problem is that Willis was already phasing out of caring about a lot of roles, so it was hard to tell whether it was the injury or Willis just not caring.

It's unfortunate how it happened, but it's kind of ironic that a guy who despised and resented his action fanbase since forever ended up not being able to enjoy doing anything else because he eventually began losing his mind due to an accident.

[–] BOandBarbecue (2264) a year ago

i believ this

bruce's attitude seem to change a lot in 2000s era. like he become different person. act different.

i watch interview with him in 80s and 90s and he so enthusiastic and full of bean. then in 2000s he change.

[–] Foster (876) 10 months ago

I can't help laughing at this thread

You guys must be starving lawyers looking to make a buck, A supposed injury 20+ years ago, is causing aphasia/dementia in a man 3 months younger than me. When did he announce this 2 years ago when he was 66

[–] HarlemEagle42 (16215) 5 months ago

That is weird. Maybe it did.