Hollywood actor Bruce Willis is facing worsening dementia and is currently living apart from his family while receiving care from professional caregivers.
According to local media on the 28th (local time), Willis's wife Emma Heming Willis (47) recently revealed in an interview with ABC that she moved her husband to a nearby 'second home.' She said, 'It was one of the hardest decisions,' adding, 'It was a choice for our two daughters, aged 13 and 11. Bruce would also have wanted this for the kids.'
Emma noted, 'The noise in the house causes anxiety for my husband, and it has also become difficult for the girls to invite their friends over,' explaining the reasons for their separation. However, she emphasized that she visits her husband every morning and evening, and the daughters also spend time together with him frequently, maintaining family bonds. Anchor Diane Sawyer also recently visited and noted, 'Willis looked happy and healthy.'
Willis announced his retirement after being diagnosed with aphasia in 2022, and in 2023 he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). This condition, caused by damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, disrupts language and behavior and is commonly seen in individuals under 60. There is currently no known cure. Emma stated about her husband's condition, 'He is mobile and overall healthy,' while also mentioning, 'He has lost his language abilities, but the family is adapting and communicating in new ways.'
Willis has five children: three daughters from his previous marriage to Demi Moore (62) and two daughters with his current wife, Emma. The family, including his ex-wife and current wife, is supporting his battle with dementia and engaging in activities to raise awareness about the condition. The medical community evaluates that Willis's case highlights the reality faced by patients with frontotemporal dementia and their families, while also reminding us of the importance of maintaining dignity in care.