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Bruce Willis spelt out

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10 August 2023
This is what the name Bruce Willis stands for.
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With superstar Bruce Willis battling with frontotemporal dementia, we’ve decided to stay positive by reflecting on his awesome career and linking each letter of his name to a meaningful attribute. Check this out!

Benevolent

Icons such as Arnold Schwarzenegger have described fellow icon Willis as a remarkable and benevolent figure in the entertainment industry.

Respectable

Willis has been shown respect by some of Hollywood's biggest stars.

Unshakable

His status as an action hero is unshakable. Every time he pulls up on the screen, you know he’s about to whip out a gun and point it at the bad guys.

Caring

While Willis was filming Live Free or Die Hard, his stunt double suffered life-changing injuries. The actor stepped into action to assist his family and offer the injured man his support.

Entertaining

From “Yippee-ki-yay” and “I'm just an ordinary guy” to “We win, Gracie”, the tough guy with a great sense of humour has kept us more than entertained.

Winner

Willis has received various accolades throughout his career as an actor. These include Primetime Emmy Awards, People's Choice Awards, and a Golden Globe. In 2006 he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Iconic

He is one of the most iconic performers and has starred in some of the most iconic movies, such as Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, The Last Boy Scout, The Sixth Sense, and Sin City, to name a few. 

Legend

With over four decades of making movies, one could say he's a movie legend, able to play both a tough guy and an ordinary man.

Leader

We are taking it way back. As a student, Willis was a leader among his peers and served as class president council. His leadership skills have played a vital role throughout his career.

Impressive

Willis has had an impressive career.

Superstar

A global superstar. He is recognised globally, thanks largely to his long-running and much-loved stint as John McClane in the Die Hard movies.

Catch Willis in Detective Knight: Redemption this Sunday at 20:05 CAT on M-Net 101, or stream it on DStv. Join the conversation on social media @mnetmovies  on Twitter, @MNet on Facebook, @mnettv  on Instagram, and @mnet on TikTok