Actor Bruce Willis, who is battling frontotemporal dementia, will donate his brain.
Recently, several media outlets reported, "Bruce Willis's family decided to donate his brain to scientists after the actor's death."
According to reports, Bruce Willis's family wants to donate his brain after death to scientists to support research into the rare condition called frontotemporal dementia. His wife and model, Emma Heming Willis, revealed this in a new book.
Emma explained that the family carefully planned how to handle the most difficult moments, saying, "It helps us focus on supporting each other instead of dealing with practical details during an emotional time."
Bruce Willis's family announced that his brain will be donated for scientific research, saying, "This decision is emotionally difficult but scientifically necessary to understand frontotemporal dementia." It is intended to help doctors and scientists learn more about this disease that has had a major impact on their lives.
Bruce Willis's eldest daughter, Rumer Willis, also updated followers on social media about her father recently, saying, "No one with frontotemporal dementia is doing well. But from the perspective of someone with this disease, he is doing okay."
Emma Heming previously said that Bruce Willis has been living in a separate home during his battle with dementia. Regarding this, she said, "It was the hardest decision," but added, "We have two young children who needed a home that could meet their needs. At the same time, Bruce needed a space that could meet his needs. Everything became much calmer, and we all felt more at ease."
When criticism poured in about this, Emma Heming said it was "the best and safest decision," and that her family fully supported her choice.
Bruce Willis has three daughters with Demi Moore, and he married Emma Heming in 2009 and has two daughters with her. He announced his retirement in 2022 due to aphasia, and it was reported that he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia the following year, which caused great shock.
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