Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma Heming Willis Says His Brain Is “Failing Him”

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Emma Heming Willis is sharing a glimpse into her reality.

In my role as a lifestyle advocate, I’d like to share some insights about Bruce Willis’ ongoing health journey, which involves a condition called Frontotemporal Dementia, often referred to as FTD. Recently, he and his family have shared updates about his progress.

Emma mentioned to Diane Sawyer during ABC’s August 26 special, titled “Emma & Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey,” that Bruce remains quite active. She emphasized that he is generally very healthy, but it’s his brain that is not functioning optimally.

In my pursuit, I shared that our language continues to evolve. We’ve found a unique method to connect with him, a distinct approach that sets us apart.

Emma, who has two daughters Mabel Willis (age 13) and Evelyn Willis (age 11) with the Die Hard actor, pointed out that even though he may not always recognize her, he is aware when he is among his loved ones.

As I stand in his presence, my heart ignites like never before. His touch sends shivers through me, each moment we share is filled with tender kisses and warm embraces. It’s as if he can sense my adoration, mirroring it back with an equally fervent passion. He seems just as captivated by our bond, making every second together feel magical.

She concluded by saying, “That’s all I require,” she emphasized. “I don’t feel the necessity for him to be aware that I am his wife, our marriage took place on this day. I don’t need any of those details. All I want is to experience a bond with him, and I already do.

Despite the ongoing deterioration, Emma, who tied the knot with the actor from Pulp Fiction in 2009, shared that occasionally, she catches a glimpse of the former Bruce.

On one particular day, Mabel and I assisted Bruce in changing his shirt, as the 47-year-old reminisced. Noticing her father’s stomach, Mabel remarked, “Oh, daddy, you’re getting a bit chubby. You have a big belly,” to which Bruce responded, “Are you saying I’m overweight?

Mabel and I were taken aback, exclaiming something like ‘Wow!’ because it had been quite some time since we heard him string words together coherently,” she went on. “But when he laughs, a genuine, hearty laugh it is, you can’t help but notice the sparkle in his eye or the hint of a smirk. It takes me to another place.

Despite cherishing the times spent with Bruce, who is a father figure to Rumer Willis (age 36), Scout Willis (age 33), and Tallulah Willis (age 31) – daughters of his ex-wife Demi Moore – it can be difficult to accept that bond gradually diminishing.

She clarified, “Those instances seem to pass by so swiftly, and before you know it, they’re gone. It can be challenging, but I’m deeply thankful that my spouse remains very much a part of my life.

As Bruce’s caregiver, Emma adopts a strategy to deal with her responsibilities by focusing on looking ahead. This caring individual, who has become an advocate for those in similar situations, finds solace in anticipating the future.

She confessed that due to being fully immersed in the present moment and her current circumstances, it’s challenging for her to recall past enjoyable events or visualize how things looked back then, as she is so engrossed in experiencing today alongside him.

She admitted that recalling who he was proves challenging for her, and instead, she finds comfort in focusing on the present. Reflecting on the past can be difficult.

For a closer look at Bruce’s support system, keep reading.

Bruce Willis walked out alongside his wife Emma Hemming Willis to mark the launch of Demi Moore’s 2019 memoir titled “Inside Out”. Accompanying him were his three daughters from his relationship with Demi Moore – Rumer Willis, Scout Willis, and Tallulah Willis.

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

Reflecting back to March 2025, I proudly shared a heartwarming family snapshot featuring myself, Bruce, and Tallulah, in honor of his milestone 70th birthday. With joyful excitement, I penned, “Celebrating our BW! Overflowing with love, let it continue to flow!

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

In a heartfelt Instagram post dedicated to her father in March 2024, Rumer expressed how being loved by him is an extraordinary gift. She described him as the most hilarious, compassionate, charming, out-of-the-ordinary talented, and enchanting father. As she scrolled through photos that morning, she felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for sharing life with him. Being his first child, there were moments when she longed to be small enough once more to snuggle on his chest, share laughter, and cuddle.

In February 2024, Demi posted a photo of her former spouse, featuring their youngest shared daughter, on her 30th birthday. She captioned the picture by expressing love towards their Instagram handle “@buuski”.

In November 2023, the actor marked his initial Thanksgiving celebration after receiving a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia earlier in the year. His wife, Emma, posted this image that was taken at his 68th birthday party back in March.

She expressed her gratitude for experiencing such love, ending her message with seasonal wishes: ‘Happy Thanksgiving!’

In the backstage area during his Comedy Central roast in 2018, the actor was captured in a photo alongside his former spouse and their daughters Rumer and Tallulah.

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 titled this family Christmas photo as, “I propped up my camera on a step-ladder, arranged the timer, and kept my hopes pinned – typical of this unconventional year, 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.

In simpler terms, Rumer wrote on this old photo, “It’s such an honor to be your daughter each and every day.” She continued, expressing her deep affection, saying, “I love you so much. You’re simply the most stylish and trendy person around!

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 was accompanied by his mother Marlene and his three eldest daughters at the ceremony where he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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

Tallulah humorously labeled the picture showing her and father Bruce striking goofy expressions as, “the acting troupe.

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

In the year 2008, Demi’s spouse at the time, Ashton Kutcher, joined the rest of their family to attend a screening of Rumer’s film, “The House Bunny.

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

2018 marked the first time Emma’s friends, Mabel and Evelyn, appeared in a play for her! Mabel took on the role of Molly while Evelyn played Sandy in an extraordinary Off-Broadway production (wink) of Annie. The entire cast and production were exceptional, leaving parents bursting with pride.

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2025-08-27 16:18