"Bruce Willis moves to a separate care residence" … wife's tearful decision
The actor Bruce Willis, 70, who garnered love from fans worldwide for the 'Die Hard' series, has been revealed to be living in a separate residence after battling dementia.
His wife, Emma Heming, 49, noted on the 27th (local time) during the ABC special 'Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey – Diane Sawyer Special' that she made the difficult decision to move her husband to another house.
Willis and Heming have two daughters, Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11. Heming explained, "The kids are able to see their dad often, as we have meals together in the morning and evening," adding that they are continuing their family life by moving between the two homes. Currently, Willis is staying in a separate house with a 24-hour dedicated care team.
Bruce Willis has three daughters with his ex-wife, actress Demi Moore: Rumor, 37, Scout, 34, and Tallulah, 31. The family is staying close to him and supporting him in his battle.
Heming mentioned during the broadcast that her memoir, set to be published on Sept. 9, titled 'Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path', includes details about Willis' battle, who announced his retirement due to aphasia in 2022, and the journey of the family after his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) revealed the following year.
She shared, "Bruce is still healthy and active. However, his brain function is gradually declining, reducing his language ability," adding that he is "learning to communicate in different ways."
She also emotionally said, "Every time I see my husband's unique hearty laugh or sparkling eyes, I feel like I've returned to the past for a moment. But those moments disappear too quickly."
Bruce Willis and Emma Heming started dating in 2007 and married in 2009, renewing their vows in 2019 for their 10th wedding anniversary.
As news spreads of Bruce Willis, once beloved as an action iKON of Hollywood, battling illness and the family's devoted love, fans express their sadness.
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