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Bruce Willis (born March 19, 1955, in West Germany) is a retired American actor who became a Hollywood action icon, best known for his portrayal of John McClane in the Die Hard franchise (1988–2013). He first rose to fame with a leading role in the comedy-drama Moonlighting (1985–1989), which earned him an Emmy and a Golden Globe, and he later starred in over 100 films, including Pulp Fiction, The Fifth Element, The Sixth Sense, and Unbreakable. Throughout his career, Willis earned two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006, with his films grossing billions of dollars at the box office. In his later years, he starred in many low-budget direct-to-video films that were poorly received, and he retired in 2022 due to aphasia, later being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023. Interestingly, Willis overcame a childhood stutter by performing in drama club and worked as a security guard and private investigator before finding success in Hollywood. His legacy is that of a quintessential action star whose career spanned from TV comedy to blockbuster franchises, leaving an indelible mark on cinema.