I see love, people.
Haley Joel Osment still has his “Sixth Sense” costume Bruce Willis in the highest esteem.
Osment, 33, shared a beautiful tribute to the 67-year-old action legend after the news of the latter’s aphasia diagnosis and retirement from Hollywood.
“It was hard to find the right words for someone I’ve always looked up to – first on the big screen, and then through wild happiness, personally,” Osment wrote along with a flashback photo of the “Death Becomes Re ”star on social media Thursday.
The “Pay It Forward” star added: “He is a true legend who has enriched the lives of all of us with a unique career that spans almost half a century.”
“I am so grateful for what I saw firsthand, and for the tremendous work he has built for us to enjoy for years and years to come,” he continued.
Osment concluded his moving statement by offering more kind words and sincere support: ” I just wanted to express the respect and deep admiration I have for Bruce and his family as they move forward with the courage and high spirits they still have always defined.
Osment starred as a disturbed child named Cole in the 1999 supernatural thriller “Sixth Sense”. Willis portrayed a child psychologist trying to help Cole navigate his ability to communicate with dead people.
“Sixth Sense” director M. Night Shyamalan also wrote a tribute to Willis earlier this week.
“All my love and respect to my big brother Bruce Willis. I know his wonderful family surrounds him with support and strength. He will always be that hero on that poster on my wall as a child, ”the“ Glass ”filmmaker tweeted.
Osment previously discussed the film’s perpetual legacy and his career as a child star with The Post. He noted that listening to the drama’s iconic rule – “I see dead people” – became “easier” for him.
“It got easier as I got older, because I do not look exactly the same as when that movie came out,” he said. “But it’s pretty cool that the movie had such a long lifespan.”
Willis’ family announced on March 30 that he had been diagnosed with the brain disorder and was retiring from Hollywood.
“To Bruce’s wonderful fans, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has experienced some health issues and was recently diagnosed with aphasia, affecting his cognitive abilities,” the “The Hard” actor’s family in a statement said. .
“This is a very challenging time for our family and we are so grateful for your continued love, compassion and support,” they added. “As Bruce always says, ‘Live it’ and together we plan to do exactly that.”
