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Bruce Willis: The Creation of a Hollywood Legend

The Journey from Die Hard to 12 Monkeys and Beyond

Francis B.
Cinemania
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15 min readSep 21, 2024

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A promotion poster for the film RED — Summit Entertainment/Lionsgate — © movieposterdb.com

Bruce Willis has always defied expectations, transitioning seamlessly from TV to movies, music, and beyond, cementing his legacy as an actor who could do it all. Recently, I stumbled upon a post on Facebook by Movie and Entertainment Sphere that showcases his versatility across different mediums — television, film, stage, music, and even music videos — and highlights his humorous appearances on late-night talk shows.

Appearing on The Late Show with David Letterman, he had the audience in stitches with a toupee made out of chopped sirloin. These moments revealed a side of Bruce that was self-aware, willing to poke fun at his tough-guy image, and always game for a laugh. The post also touched on how his family is coping with his recent diagnosis of aphasia — a condition that has sadly brought an end to his remarkable career; like me, if you didn’t know what this was, you can understand more about aphasia here. It’s a difficult reality for such…

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Francis B.
Francis B.

Written by Francis B.

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