Bruce Willis retires: 10 iconic movie quotes by the 'Die Hard' star

In honor of the brilliant actor retiring, here's a list of some of the best dialogues by Willis that remain evergreen
Bruce Willis in 'Die Hard' and 'Deadlock' ( 20th Century Studios/Saban Films)
Bruce Willis in 'Die Hard' and 'Deadlock' ( 20th Century Studios/Saban Films)

The entertainment world just took a big hit as actor Bruce Willis announced his decision to retire from acting. The world-famous star was diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that causes a loss of the ability to understand or express speech. This understandably will hinder his ability to act.

In light of this brain disorder, he has officially bowed down from acting. Willis is known for his diverse roster of films and shows ranging from 'Die Hard' series, The Sixth Sense', 'Friends', 'RED', 'Apex', 'Deadlock' and more that won the hearts of millions of fans over the globe. With this latest announcement, we have put together a list of ten of the best dialogues from his movies, so do read on and take a walk through memories.

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10 iconic movie quotes by the 'Die Hard' star

1. "Yippie-Kai-Yay, Motherf*****r!"

Movie- 'Die Hard' (1988)

This is the baffling yet unforgettable response that Bruce Willis' Officer John McClane gives while answering a call from the terrorist Hans Gruber on the walkie-talkie.



 

2. "This is the 90s. You can't just walk up and slap a guy. You have to say something cool first."

Movie: 'The Last Boy Scout' (1991)

The line was delivered by Bruce Willis's Joe Hallenbeck to Jimmy Drix.

A still from 'The Last Boy Scout' (Warner Bros)

3. "Nine million terrorists in the world and I gotta kill one with feet smaller than my sister."

Movie: 'Die Hard' (1988)

After Brice Willis' John McClane kills a terrorist and tries to put on his shoes, he delivers this funny line mocking the dead man.



 

4.  "Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead."

Movie: 'Pulp Fiction'

Bruce Willis' Butch Coolidge delivers this iconic line when his girlfriend Fabienne wants to know where he got the motorcycle and who Zed is. We never did learn who he is, but we did get this memorable line.



 

5. "Just the fax, ma'am. Just the fax."

Movie: 'Die Hard 2' 

When a desk clerk asks Bruce Willis' John McClane if he wants to get drinks later on, he flashes his wedding ring and responds with this line making it clear he's a taken man.



 

6. "The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering is because of a Kansas City Shuffle. A Kansas City Shuffle is when everybody looks right, you go left."

Movie: 'Lucky Number Slevin'

Playing an assassin called Mr. Goodkat, Bruce Willis explains his upcoming con using this witty line filled with confidence. 



 

7. "And maybe after I've pulled off that miracle, I'll go and punch out God."

Movie: 'Sin City'

After sending away the love of his life Nancy with a lie, Bruce Willis' John Hartigan delivers this line in a somber, heartfelt narration.



 

8. "Somebody call the waaambulance."

Movie: 'The Kid' 

As an image consultant, Bruce Willis' character Russ Duritz who hates people getting emotional, delivers this line whenever anyone shows any sort of emotion or cries. 



 

9. “The United States government just asked us to save the world. Anybody wanna say no?"

Movie: 'Armageddon' 

After being recruited for a world-saving mission, Bruce Willis' character Harry Stamper tells his team of men about the need for their services with this serious line. 



 

10. "It's not important how many people I've killed. What's important is how I get along with the people who are still alive."

Movie: 'The Whole Nine Yards'

 While talking with his innocent neighbor, Bruce Willis' gangster character, Jimmy Tudeski, delivers this unforgettable line.



 

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