John Travolta Shows Love & Support to His Friend and Co-Star Bruce Willis

Images via johntravolta on Instagram

Bruce Willis has been dominating the Hollywood news beats lately due to the actor’s retirement from the industry. This news came as a shock to the whole world, with the actor’s family announcing that he was suffering from an ailment called aphasia. People who are diagnosed with this condition often experience difficulty in comprehending speech.

Bruce’s family shared this heartbreaking statement on Instagram:

“Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,”

“This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion, and support. We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.”

A Show of Friendship

Ever since the family made its announcement, there has been an outpouring of love and support from fans and colleagues worldwide. Most notably, Pulp Fiction star John Travolta paid a touching tribute to his friend Bruce who starred alongside him in the Tarantino film.

Travolta took to his personal Instagram account, where he has 3.8 million followers, to give his friend a message of love and support. He lovingly wrote:

“Bruce and I became good friends when we shared 2 of our biggest hits together, Pulp Fiction and Look Who’s Talking,”

“Years later he said to me, ‘John, I just want you to know that when something good happens to you, I feel like it’s happening to me.’ That’s how generous a soul he is. I love you Bruce.”

An Outpouring of Love and Support

Aside from Travolta, Willis’s Sixth Sense co-star Haley Joel Osment also expressed his love and admiration for Willis. Osment wrote in his Instagram tribute post:

“It’s been difficult to find the right words for someone I’ve always looked up to — first on the big screen, and then by some wild stroke of luck, in person,”

“He’s a true legend who has enriched all of our lives with a singular career that spans nearly half a century. I am so grateful for what I got to witness firsthand, and for the enormous body of work he built for us to enjoy for years and years to come.”

Another Sixth Sense alum, director M. Night Shyamalan also talked about his respect for Willis.

“All my love and respect to my big brother Bruce Willis,”

“I know his wonderful family is surrounding him with support and strength. He will always be that hero on that poster on my wall as a kid.”

Friends star Matthew Perry also took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the recent news.

“Dear Bruce Willis, I’m so sorry to hear what you are going through, but you’re still the coolest man I’ve met in my entire life,”

Share Your Thoughts

How do you feel about the news surrounding the actor’s condition? We are heartbroken and saddened, Bruce Willis is one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors and the roles he has played will always be with us in our hearts. Share your thoughts in the comments below.

20 comments
  1. Sometimes our bodies show us that its time to have a break and do normal things, Bruce you have had an amazing acting life and received a lot of compassion for this, but you also need to make time for the other important things in life that money can’t buy and that’s spending time with family and close friends, you will be missed from our screens but this is your time now.

  2. So sad to hear about Bruce Willis’s retiring from acting due to his health condition. He is such a great actor and just a great person in general and pray for him and his family through this difficult time.

  3. May God continue to embrace you, your family!! Life as it is would t have been the same without “Bruce Willis” period!! Continue the fight, knowing we are all by your side! God Bless!

  4. I’ve saw pretty much every show/ series / movies you’ve ever been in! You were my mad crush!
    Enjoy retirement take care of you for a change and know you’ve earned the right to relax now!
    Great man inside out!

  5. Bruce Willis my favorite action hero. All my prayers and love are you with you and your family as you go through this test of times just know that God is on your side. We all love you

  6. My idol, I will be praying for you to get well soon.You will be forever my “Bruce Willis”.
    We love you….God is good all the time. He is always with you🙏 .From the Philippines with l❤️ve❣️

  7. I watched all your movies sir been watching over and over again.. I’m praying for your fast recovery🙏
    I’m one of your biggest fan in the Philippines..
    Get well the soonest sir❤

  8. Mr.Willis, Love your movies. Own each and everyone you made. You are and always will be one of my favorite actors. My family and I will keep you and yours in our prayers. We love you. We believe in miracles and hope for one for you. Your friend from Baltimore.

  9. Bruce Willis is my absolute all time favorite actor… period! He always will be. I’m so sad to hear of him suffering and I pray for him and his family that they find peace and strength to endure this unfortunate illness. Sick or not, BRUCE WILLIS is a LEGEND!

  10. I remember tears of the sun one of my favorites….he’s a man grew up watching n to love ❤️.sorry for ur health issues n I pray 🤲 a miracle visits u.

  11. Thanks for the many years of entertainment I pray for better days for you u will always be one of my favorites

  12. Bruce Willis .. God bless and praying for you .You are one of the greats 👏 enjoy retirement and your family . You will be missed ! No one made movies like you ❣️Sending love

  13. Bruce Willis is not just an icon but a legendary one. No matter what role he plays he does an excellent job. Up to this day the Die Hard franchise is my favourite and the best big screen action series I have ever seen. I hope his ailment will fade away and he will return to the big screen so he can return to Hollywood and entertain us all. Stay strong Bruce.

  14. A huge fan since I was very young so sad and sorry to hear what you are going thru today. Prayers and many hugs for you. May you feel at peace and may healing impact your life in a great and mighty way that’s the God we serve just believe in him and he will be by your side each and every day! ❤️

  15. OMG! I fell in love with you on Moon Lighting. Yep way back then I thought you were so handsome and sexy but actually you continued to get sexier and even more handsome as the years went by. Stay strong and true to yourself and NEVER change as that hard body is awesome!!!

  16. He is one of the coolest and best ever actors in Hollywood and he will be missed so much. God be with him and his family in this times

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