Hollywood legend action star Bruce Willis's daughter Rumer Willis (37) confessed to an affectionate heart toward her father, who is battling frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and revealed an unexpected positive change that came during his illness, touching many.
Rumer Willis recently appeared on the video interview program The Inside Edit and said that as her father continued his dementia battle he became even "more affectionate and softer."
That day Rumer Willis opened by saying, "I am so grateful simply to be able to go see my father," and added, "Although he is different now than before, I still feel gratitude."
She continued, "Right now I sense his characteristic 'sweetness.' He used to show a macho side, but now there is a kind of affection and gentleness that is hard to describe rather than weakness," and said, "Maybe it's a kind of softness that 'Hollywood megastar Bruce Willis' living an active life would not have allowed himself back then," moving those who heard her.
Rumer Willis also confessed that before her father was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) she had no idea how commonly this progressive neurological disease occurs. She added, "It's really surprising. Now many people approach me and share their stories and express sympathy, saying, 'My uncle had it, my father had FTD,'"
Bruce Willis, 71 this year, had three daughters—Rumer, his first daughter with ex-wife Demi Moore (63), as well as Scout (34) and Tallulah (32). He later remarried his current wife Emma Heming Willis and had two daughters, Mabel (14) and Evelyn (12).
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore divorced in 2000, but they remain close and the whole family is caring for him together. On Bruce Willis's birthday this March, Demi Moore showed warm bonds by posting on social media, "All we need is love. Happy birthday, BW!"
Earlier, Bruce Willis's family announced in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with aphasia and had declared his retirement from acting. About a year later, they officially revealed his battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). At the time the family said, "It is painful, but we are relieved to finally have a clear diagnosis," and explained that because FTD is one of the most common forms of dementia among people under 60, diagnosis can take a long time and it may be much more widespread than known.
They also said that "if Bruce could respond in words or writing to his situation, he would have raised solidarity with the countless patients and families fighting this degenerative disease and called for global attention," expressing their intention to lead efforts to improve dementia awareness.
Rumer Willis and her sisters have been steadily sharing updates on their father's loving condition with fans through social media. In November Rumer Willis responded to a follower asking about her father's condition, saying, "It's hard to say someone with FTD is perfectly 'doing well,'" but added, "Within the standards for dementia patients, he is doing well. I am so happy and grateful that I can still hug my father," prompting heartfelt support from fans worldwide.
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