Bruce Willis’ daughter Scout is grateful for the ‘outpouring of love’ following the actor’s aphasia diagnosis

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Scout Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, is grateful for the "outpouring of love" her family has received since they disclosed her father’s aphasia diagnosis.

"The exquisite outpouring of love that I am experiencing right now is just blowing me away," the 30-year-old wrote on her Instagram story Wednesday.

"Thank you all for showing up with so much tenderness and stunning love for my daddio and my whole family!" she added.

The 67-year-old’s family previously took to Instagram and announced that the star is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that causes a loss of the ability to understand or express speech. The family shared that it has been impacting his cognitive abilities.

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Bruce Willis' daughter Scout is grateful for the "outpowering of love" her family has received since her father's diagnosis. (Getty Images)

"As a result of this and with much consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him," read the statement signed by Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, his ex-wife Moore, and his five children, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn.

"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," they said. "As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that."

There are many potential causes of aphasia. It often occurs after a stroke or head injury, but can also develop gradually due to a slow-growing brain tumor or a disease that causes degenerative damage, like Alzheimer’s disease. It’s treated primarily with speech therapy and learning non-verbal means of communication.

Willis’ family didn’t divulge what caused his aphasia. Representatives for the actor declined to comment.

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Attending Demi Moore's "Inside Out" book party on Sept. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles, California, are, from left, Rumer Willis, Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Scout Willis, Emma Heming Willis and Tallulah Willis. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for goop)

The news about Willis, one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors, immediately spread online as fans reacted. His four-decade career has amassed more than $5 billion in box office worldwide,

Willis had been working steadily and frequently. Renowned for films like "Die Hard," "Pulp Fiction" and "The Sixth Sense," Willis has in recent years churned out straight-to-video thrillers. Last year, he starred in a staggering eight films. Most came and went quietly, including titles like "Cosmic Sin," "Out of Death" and "Deadlock."

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At the Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis after party on July 14, 2018, in Los Angeles, California, are, from left, Rumer Willis, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Tallulah Belle Willis. (Phil Faraone/VMN18/Getty Images For Comedy Central)

Most recently, Willis starred in February’s "Gasoline Alley" and "A Day to Die," released in early March. Willis has already shot at least six more films due out in 2022 and 2023, including "Die Like Lovers," "Corrective Measures" and "The Wrong Place."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.