From breakout TV star to one of Hollywood’s most enduring leading men

With a career spanning more than four decades, Bruce Willis has left a lasting mark on Hollywood. From his early TV days to becoming one of the most iconic action movie stars, Willis’ unforgettable performances in movies such as “Die Hard,” “Pulp Fiction,” and “The Sixth Sense” have captivated audiences through every era of his profession. He retired from the film industry in 2022 when he was diagnosed with aphasia, which his family later confirmed had progressed to frontotemporal dementia.

Take a look back at the actor’s life in photos.