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There were various rumours about Willis suffering from early dementia, and was "handled" by family and managers in his last couple of productions to drain as mu

There were various rumours about Willis suffering from early dementia, and was "handled" by family and managers in his last couple of productions to drain as much money as possible - while he supposedly was almost not aware what whas going on. I might imagine that this sale of rights could also be purely financially motivated by those behind-the-scenes actors.

WalterBright 4y ago
Glenn Campbell was also pushed out on the stage to sing despite being deep into Alzheimer's. But since he clearly enjoyed it, I don't think that was a problem.
- atdrummond 4y ago
  I saw one of his later shows. He was completely out of it before and after but it was like a switch flipped when he started performing. Perhaps it was his last cognitive link to his full self and former life before his passing.
ozim 4y ago
This is why I would not want to watch "kindof likeof Bruce Willis is in our movie" - let the guy go away.
knaik94 4y ago
He was diagnosed with expressive aphasia not dementia. There are no clear public examples that show he suffers from any sort of dementia. The cause of his aphasia has not been shared, but a joint statement was released on a family member's instagram that he was choosing to retire. Aphasia can be caused by dementia, Alzheimer's, a stroke, a traumatic brain injury, or even a tumor. Rumors, especially regarding celebrities, shouldn't be taken seriously. It's inappropriate and disrespectful to encourage a rumor like this.
- TheSpiceIsLife 4y ago
  The tone of the comment you replied to is clear, however the strongest interpretation of the comment would look something like my sibling comment to yours. It seems sensible, ordinary, and just, that his will would be for his kin and handlers to maximise their financial well-being. I know that's certainly how estate is ordered: for the financial best interests of my heirs, and the best interests of myself in handling my end-of life period. We are all terminal. Plan ahead.
  - knaik94 4y ago
    I agree with you, that conclusion does make the most sense. From reading articles about what recent directors that work with him said, he was aware of his difficulties but was genuinely optimistic. Celebrities unfortunately can have their careers made or broken on the basis of these kinds of rumors. Culturally, in the US, it seems like critical thinking is being valued less. I can't say for sure if that's true. I recognize that I live in a cultural bubble and rarely interact with people of the opposite opinion that I can have a respectful conversation with. My framework of certain groups is almost completely based on the media tropes and reaction-baiting social media posts of them I come across on things like Reddit and Youtube. Reasonable opinions make boring content. I believe it was worded slightly differently when I responded to it. On hindsight I might have been feeding a troll comment. I appreciate your perspective. Hacker news just isn't a place where I am used to seeing this type of conjecture based conclusions.
dtx1 4y ago
Bruce also has 5 Daughters and given his Aphasia, his acting career is essentially over. "Selling out" with the Geezer Teaser movies and this deep fake thing to give his daughters and family as much money as possible is a brilliant move and far from being handled. It's quite the opposite, I strongly suspect he is very aware he's doing this plans to retire once the gravy train runs out. But since he make a 1-1.5 Million a pop for a Geezer Teaser and who knows how much for this deep fake thing he is still continuing. And honestly, if true I congratulate him for it, he's setting up his family and children for live while ruining his "good name" in Hollywood without a second thought. Many actors would be too vain to go that route.
TheSpiceIsLife 4y ago
I'd say it's also fair to assume his estate is in order[1], advanced care directive; power of attorney; enduring guardianship; last will & testament; or whatever the equivalent are in his state of residence, and that his delegates are acting for him as required. 1. I've used the legal terms relevant to the state here locally, though I'd imagine y'all can interpret the terms to suit
Eddy_Viscosity2 4y ago
This was my thought as well. Those 'geezer teaser' movies he was making, and now this all feels very much like he's being taken advantage by trusted people close to him.
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WalterBright 4y ago

Glenn Campbell was also pushed out on the stage to sing despite being deep into Alzheimer's. But since he clearly enjoyed it, I don't think that was a problem.

atdrummond 4y ago
I saw one of his later shows. He was completely out of it before and after but it was like a switch flipped when he started performing. Perhaps it was his last cognitive link to his full self and former life before his passing.

ozim 4y ago

This is why I would not want to watch "kindof likeof Bruce Willis is in our movie" - let the guy go away.

knaik94 4y ago

He was diagnosed with expressive aphasia not dementia. There are no clear public examples that show he suffers from any sort of dementia. The cause of his aphasia has not been shared, but a joint statement was released on a family member's instagram that he was choosing to retire. Aphasia can be caused by dementia, Alzheimer's, a stroke, a traumatic brain injury, or even a tumor. Rumors, especially regarding celebrities, shouldn't be taken seriously. It's inappropriate and disrespectful to encourage a rumor like this.

TheSpiceIsLife 4y ago
The tone of the comment you replied to is clear, however the strongest interpretation of the comment would look something like my sibling comment to yours. It seems sensible, ordinary, and just, that his will would be for his kin and handlers to maximise their financial well-being. I know that's certainly how estate is ordered: for the financial best interests of my heirs, and the best interests of myself in handling my end-of life period. We are all terminal. Plan ahead.
- knaik94 4y ago
  I agree with you, that conclusion does make the most sense. From reading articles about what recent directors that work with him said, he was aware of his difficulties but was genuinely optimistic. Celebrities unfortunately can have their careers made or broken on the basis of these kinds of rumors. Culturally, in the US, it seems like critical thinking is being valued less. I can't say for sure if that's true. I recognize that I live in a cultural bubble and rarely interact with people of the opposite opinion that I can have a respectful conversation with. My framework of certain groups is almost completely based on the media tropes and reaction-baiting social media posts of them I come across on things like Reddit and Youtube. Reasonable opinions make boring content. I believe it was worded slightly differently when I responded to it. On hindsight I might have been feeding a troll comment. I appreciate your perspective. Hacker news just isn't a place where I am used to seeing this type of conjecture based conclusions.

dtx1 4y ago

Bruce also has 5 Daughters and given his Aphasia, his acting career is essentially over. "Selling out" with the Geezer Teaser movies and this deep fake thing to give his daughters and family as much money as possible is a brilliant move and far from being handled. It's quite the opposite, I strongly suspect he is very aware he's doing this plans to retire once the gravy train runs out. But since he make a 1-1.5 Million a pop for a Geezer Teaser and who knows how much for this deep fake thing he is still continuing. And honestly, if true I congratulate him for it, he's setting up his family and children for live while ruining his "good name" in Hollywood without a second thought. Many actors would be too vain to go that route.

TheSpiceIsLife 4y ago

I'd say it's also fair to assume his estate is in order[1], advanced care directive; power of attorney; enduring guardianship; last will & testament; or whatever the equivalent are in his state of residence, and that his delegates are acting for him as required. 1. I've used the legal terms relevant to the state here locally, though I'd imagine y'all can interpret the terms to suit

Eddy_Viscosity2 4y ago

This was my thought as well. Those 'geezer teaser' movies he was making, and now this all feels very much like he's being taken advantage by trusted people close to him.

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