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Bruce Willis probably doesn’t get enough love for the things he pulls off in Pulp Fiction (he was one of the only leads in this film not to receive an Oscar nom), but he brings so much energy to this movie. I’m really bummed Bruce is likely done acting-...

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TheXRPDon11 months ago

Likely done acting? Where you been? He doesn’t recognize his family anymore…very sad

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Frischluftfanatikerin - BE11 months ago

Likely done acting? Have you been living under a rock? Sadly Bruce has got dementia, late stages and can’t recognise his family, let alone remember his former job. He lives in a care home now. :(

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Those who know cannot sleep11 months ago

"Likely done acting" is the understatement of the century.

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Hardy Holman11 months ago

one of the grayest foreshadows in cinema history

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Mike D11 months ago

‘Zed’s dead, baby. Zed’s dead.’ 🫡

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Cis Siberian Orchestra11 months ago

He's 100% done acting. It's in the late stages of dementia. He doesn't even remember he was a famous actor.

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Constantine Ladas𝕏11 months ago

He was snubbed for 12 Monkeys too next year after Pulp Fiction ,where he was brilliant, Brad Pitt was nominated

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Johnny Fontane11 months ago

He really got screwed by the Academy in his career. He was a fantastic actor.

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HBO MAXEY11 months ago

I love him and he’s amazing but likely? If he’s put on screen again it would be war crimes

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Sean C11 months ago

“Likely”?? Bruh…. the dude doesn’t even remember he was an actor right now..

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Daniel Rodriguez11 months ago

He's one of the most charismatic actors who's ever existed... In his current, extremely sad situation, I just hope he suffers as little as possible... I think we all have a lot of affection for him. Good bless you, Bruce 💗

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ComradeMom11 months ago

He was great in everything he did but 3 faves for me

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Patrick C11 months ago

Might be his best role.

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MultiPlatform Mike🐝11 months ago

I know he signed his likeness over for a fat check so they could use him with AI or whatever but it just won’t be the same. Sad to hear about his current condition but he’s an all time great of acting 🎭 for sure

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DisHONEST Truth🌎🤘11 months ago

Can't think of Bruce without remembering Butch.

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Joe Lambert11 months ago

Anybody that says pulp fiction isn't the best tarantino movie wasn't there in 94. And Bruce agreeing to be in it was a big part of it getting made. Fan of his entire filmography. Id recommend the underrated last man standing if you haven't seen it.

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Ty the movie guy11 months ago

My favorite of all time. Unbreakable changed my life. So did his performance in looper.

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Brandon MCDonald11 months ago

That’s pride F#(K!N with you… you gotta fight through that $#!T!

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E.J. Foreman11 months ago

“You’ve lost your LA privileges”

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DeCL11 months ago

@Reena_Yagska Whatta freakin movie!

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FiatJustitiaRuatCaelum11 months ago

The Willis thread was by far the best part of Pulp Fiction.

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Tarık Güler11 months ago

Marsellus: In the fifth, your ass goes down. Say it. Butch: In the fifth, my ass goes down.

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PhilipN11 months ago

Spot on! Without him it would still have been a good film. With him it was a great film.

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Philip Watts11 months ago

Too old for the character and yet he is absolutely brilliant. His role in 12 Monkeys could have been very annoying but his skill as an actor gets the audience on his side and massively heightens the tragedy. Dismissed by critics as either an action hero or a comic, he was class

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⏳ Suspended in Time ⏳11 months ago

Not likely, is done acting. My wife passed from FTD. Bruce Willis is mostly gone except for in his own mind. He is unable to comprehend speech, sounds, and sights at this point. His family has my sympathy. Die Hard hits hard.

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Ekklesia 36011 months ago

Sorry to inform you, but Bruce is unfortunately absolutely done with acting. As of mid-2025, Bruce Willis's symptoms indicate advanced-stage frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Reports from July 2025 state he is: Non-verbal: Unable to speak or communicate. Immobile: Cannot walk or move independently. Cognitively impaired: No longer able to read, recognize familiar faces, or recall his film career. Fully dependent: Requires 24/7 care for all daily activities, including eating and safety. Super tragic. I've always liked him going back to Moonlighting.

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Nasal Avenger11 months ago

I had a very positive chance encounter with him a long time ago. I already liked his movies but now whenever I see him I remember and it makes me smile.

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Karl Trewhela 🖊11 months ago

Eh. This resurrected his career. Everyone loves Bruce Willis in Pulp Fiction

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Maximus Decimus Meridius11 months ago

Bruce is one of the best. Miss his performance onscreen. Prayers Bruce!

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William Munny11 months ago

Big mistake by Mickey Rourke to reject this role!

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Spokane195011 months ago

My favorite scenes in Pulp Fiction are with Bruce.

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Dwight Mannsburden11 months ago

Bro he can’t even talk and lives in a locked down facility

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Sivada11 months ago

Likely done acting? The dude doesn't even know his name, bro. RIP Bruce.

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Rrrrango11 months ago

He's a bit more than "likely done"... Truly sad though. A great actor with more range than he was ever given credit for.

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