LOS ANGELES: Action hero Bruce Willis, star of the “Die Hard” franchise, is to retire from acting due to illness, his family announced Wednesday.
“Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,” a post on Instagram signed by his family said.
“As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.”
The post is signed by Willis’ current wife, Emma Heming Willis, as well as former wife, actress Demi Moore, and his children Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn.
“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.
“As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, aphasia often occurs after a stroke or a head injury, and “robs you of the ability to communicate.”
“It can affect your ability to speak, write and understand language, both verbal and written.”
Action hero Bruce Willis to retire because of illness: family
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Action hero Bruce Willis to retire because of illness: family
- “Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him”
- The post is signed by Willis' current wife, Emma Heming Willis, as well as former wife, actress Demi Moore, and his children
What to expect at the AlUla Arts Festival 2026
DUBAI: The AlUla Arts Festival returns for its fifth anniversary edition from Jan. 16 to Feb. 14, 2026, bringing a month-long program of contemporary art, design, performance and immersive experiences to Saudi Arabia’s oasis city.
A major highlight is the fourth Desert X AlUla show from Jan. 16 to Feb. 28. The open-air exhibition will feature 10 newly commissioned, site-specific works by Saudi Arabia and international artists.
Curated around the theme “Space Without Measure,” and inspired by the poetry of Kahlil Gibran, the artworks will be embedded across AlUla’s landscape, exploring imagination, scale and humanity’s relationship with place. This year, it is curated by Neville Wakefield and Raneem Farsi.
The festival will also present an exhibition from the pre-opening program of AlUla’s forthcoming contemporary art museum, developed in collaboration with Centre Pompidou and AFALULA.
Titled “Arduna” (meaning “Our Land”), the exhibition opens on Feb. 1 and will showcase more than 80 artworks from Saudi Arabia and beyond, including pieces from the Royal Commission for AlUla collection and the Musee National d’Art Moderne, with works by artists including Kandinsky and Picasso.
Design takes center stage with the festival’s largest program yet, led by the AlUla Design Exhibition at Design Space AlUla. The showcase highlights outcomes from the AlUla Artists Residency Program and AlUla Design Award, alongside retail collections developed with local artisans.
The AlUla Music Hub from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31 will present a series of concerts featuring Arabic, fusion, vocal and jazz performances, while the ATHR Gallery will exhibit works by Saudi contemporary artist Sara Abdu.
The open-air Cinema Al-Jadidah will present a special series of art-themed documentaries, shorts and feature films.
Visitors can also expect live music, immersive performances, film screenings, workshops and public art installations across the Al-Jadidah Arts District, Villa Hegra and Wadi Al-Fann.
