Bruce Willis leaves lunch at the Shutters Hotel and shares a laugh with our cameras for the first time since his aphasia diagnosis

Bruce Willis

| Credit: BACKGRID

Bruce Willis is soaking up some California sun! 

The Die Hard star, 67, was seen leaving lunch with friends at the Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica on Thursday, in photos obtained exclusively by PEOPLE.

The actor kept it casual wearing blue jeans, a long-sleeved striped shirt and a blue baseball cap with the letters "CS" written across the front.

Bruce appeared to be in good spirits as he was seen sharing a smile and a laugh.

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Actor Bruce Willis is in a bright mood as we catch him leaving lunch at Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica with a few pals.

Bruce Willis leaves lunch at the Shutters Hotel and shares a laugh with our cameras for the first time since his aphasia diagnosis

Left: Bruce Willis | Credit: BACKGRID