Emma Heming Willis Details Missing Bruce Willis Amid Dementia Battle

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Emma Heming Willis is missing her partner in life.

After three years since Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), his wife is reminiscing about their early years together. She’s particularly thinking about a trip to Magic Mountain amusement park 17 years ago and fondly remembering what their family life used to be like.

Emma shared on Instagram on December 21st that a recent trip to Six Flags with Bruce’s daughters, Mabel Ray, 13, and Evelyn Penn, 11, made her realize the Viper roller coaster wasn’t as enjoyable as she remembered. She recalled riding it with Bruce in 2008 and said that experience was fun.

The Instagram video Emma shared showed her and Bruce riding a rollercoaster from nearly 20 years ago. Bruce, known for Die Hard, could be heard laughing and reacting to the ride’s twists and turns. He jokingly exclaimed things like, “Oh for the love of Christ!” before a big drop and, “I just wet myself!” after going through a corkscrew.

Emma recalled being certain cameras weren’t allowed on the rides, but she was happy he’d brought one anyway. She cherished his running commentary and infectious laugh, explaining that he had a gift for making everything enjoyable. He simply radiated fun, she wrote.

The 47-year-old, married to Bruce since 2009, shared, “I love him very much, and I especially miss having him to travel with.”

Since Bruce Willis was diagnosed with aphasia in 2022, followed by a more specific diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) a year later, his family – including his daughters Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah Willis, as well as his former wife Demi Moore – have openly shared the challenges and joys of caring for the Sixth Sense actor.

And when it comes to the holiday season, Bruce’s health challenges mean navigating a new normal.

In a recent interview with People magazine, Emma shared that moving forward means embracing change while still cherishing familiar traditions. She explained, “You learn, you adjust, and you create new memories, but you also hold onto the things you’ve always loved. Life continues, and it always will.”

Even though dementia presents challenges, moments of happiness still exist,” she explained. “It’s crucial we don’t focus solely on the negative aspects. People with dementia can still laugh and experience joy – it just manifests in new ways.

After all, for Emma and her family, Bruce has always been a source of holiday cheer.

She explained that Bruce really enjoys Christmas, and they still celebrate it with him, though they’ve had to adjust how they do things.

To learn more about the people spending the holidays with the actor from Armageddon, keep reading.

Bruce Willis and his wife, Emma Hemming Willis, attended an event celebrating the release of Demi Moore’s 2019 memoir, Inside Out. Their daughters, Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah Willis, were also there.

In 2021, Bruce and Emma went on a hike with their daughters Evelyn Willis and Mabel Willis.

In March 2025, Demi shared a family picture with Bruce and Tallulah, celebrating Bruce’s 70th birthday. She captioned it, “Quality time with our BW! Feeling all the love – keep it coming!”

Bruce received a big cuddle from his three oldest daughters and Demi in 2025.

In a heartfelt Instagram post from March 2024, Rumer Willis shared her love for her father, calling his affection a precious gift. She described him as incredibly funny, kind, charming, and uniquely talented, expressing deep gratitude for their bond. Looking through old photos, she fondly remembered wanting to be a little child again, able to snuggle close and share laughter with him.

In February 2024, Demi posted a photo of her ex-husband with their youngest daughter, wishing him a happy 30th birthday and saying they were showering him with love.

In March, Bruce Willis turned 68, and his wife, Emma, recently shared a photo from his birthday celebration. This November marked his first Thanksgiving since he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia earlier in the year.

She expressed her gratitude for the love she experiences and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

In 2018, the actor was photographed with his former wife and their daughters, Rumer and Tallulah, after his Comedy Central roast.

Bruce became a grandpa in April 2023 when Rumer welcomed a baby girl named Louetta.

The entire family got together to celebrate the birth of Rumer’s baby.

Bruce had two special vistors when he starred in Broadway’s Misery in 2016.

The family showed up in full force to support Rumer’s 2015 Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago.

Emma shared a family Christmas photo with the caption, ‘I balanced my camera on a ladder, used the timer, and hoped for the best – pretty much sums up 2020!’

Bruce took his three oldest daughters to the Over the Hedge premiere in 2006.

The dad of five shared a sweet moment with daughter Mabel.

Tallulah, Scout and Rumer joined their dad at a Bruce Willis Charity Foundation in 2005.

The family celebrated Rumer’s Dancing With the Stars win with Val Chmerkovskiy.

Rumer shared an old photo with a sweet message, writing, ‘It’s such a joy to be your daughter. I love you very much – you’re the best!’

Emma rang in her 43rd birthday in 2021 with Bruce and their daughters, as well as Rumer and Demi.

The family spent Christmas 2022 together.

In 2006, Bruce Willis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and his mother, Marlene, and three eldest daughters were there with him.

The action star dressed up with Mabel and Evelyn on Halloween 2021.

Tallulah shared a funny photo of herself and her dad, Bruce, pulling faces, and captioned it “high drama club.”

Evelyn and Mabel hit the slopes during a family ski trip.

In 2008, Demi’s family, including her husband at the time, Ashton Kutcher, went to see Rumer star in the movie The House Bunny.

Bruce and Emma took their kids to Walt Disney World in 2017.

Emma shared on Instagram in 2018 how proud she was of her daughters, Mabel and Evelyn, who starred in a local production of Annie. Mabel played Molly, and Evelyn played Sandy. Emma described the entire cast and show as fantastic, adding that her parents couldn’t have been more proud.

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2025-12-22 18:18