Bruce Willis lawyer says movie star insisted on working despite health issues

• Producer Randall Emmett worked with Willis on several movies.
• Willis suffers from aphasia, a condition that can make it difficult for him to understand speech and words.
• Willis’ lawyer says his client “wanted to work” and was able to continue working.

Bruce Willis has insisted that the star “wanted to work” after it was alleged that a producer continued to work with him despite knowing about his health issues.

Producer Randall Emmett, who collaborated with Willis on several movies, allegedly knew the actor was having trouble while filming but nevertheless permitted him to continue.

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Willis suffers from aphasia, a condition that can make it difficult for him to understand speech and words.

In response , Willis’ lawyer Martin Singer said: “My client continued working after his medical diagnosis because he wanted to work and was able to do so, just like many others diagnosed with aphasia who are capable of continuing to work.

“Because Mr. Willis appeared in those films, they could get financed. That resulted in literally thousands of people having jobs, many during the COVID-19 Pandemic.”

According to the report, during the filming of Midnight in the Switchgrass, Emmett told his then-fiance Lala Kent: “I can’t do this anymore. It’s just so sad. Bruce can’t remember any of his lines. He doesn’t know where he is.”

In a statement, Emmett said he was not aware “of any decline in Mr. Willis’ health”.

A representation for Emmett told Us Weekly that he was “very proud of the work he and Bruce Willis have done over the last 15 years” and that “if Bruce had not wanted to be on set, he would not have been there”.

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The representative continued: “Willis is one of the greatest actors of his time and was sought after by multiple production companies until his recent retirement. Randall counts him among his closest friends.”

The 67-year-old “Die Hard” actor announced his retirement from performing in March of this year after receiving the diagnosis.