Bruce Willis honors the late Michael Clarke Duncan, remembering him as a towering figure with a gentle soul. Duncan, who rose from humble beginnings in Chicago, worked various jobs before finding success in Hollywood—first as a bodyguard, then as an actor.
His breakout role as Bear in Armageddon introduced him to Willis, sparking a lasting friendship. However, it was his performance as John Coffey in The Green Mile that cemented his place in Hollywood, earning him an Oscar nomination.
Beyond acting, Duncan was known for his kindness and charitable work. Willis described him as a “gentle giant” whose impact endures beyond his untimely passing.
Bruce Willis, born in 1955 in Germany and raised in New Jersey, rose to fame with Moonlighting and became a Hollywood icon through roles like John McClane in Die Hard. His career spans acclaimed films such as Pulp Fiction, The Sixth Sense, and Armageddon. Despite retiring in 2022 due to aphasia, his legacy as a versatile actor remains strong.
