Hollywood actor Bruce Willis is suffering from aphasia and his family announced on Wednesday that he will be taking a break from acting.

 "To Bruce's amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities," the caption on a photo of the "Die Hard" actor read on his daughter Rumer's verified Instagram account, reports CNN.

"As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him," the caption continued. "This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support."

Aphasia is "a syndrome that robs you of your ability to communicate," according to the Mayo Clinic, and it can be caused by a stroke, a head injury, a brain tumor, or an illness.

The caption further said the family is "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," it concluded, along with the names of his former wife, Demi Moore, who also shared the post, their daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, as well as his current wife, Emma, and their daughters Mabel and Evelyn, the reports concluded.