Bruce Willis’ wife says actor might not be aware he has dementia

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Emma Heming Willis, the wife of Bruce Willis, has informed her social media followers that it is possible her husband may not be aware of his Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) diagnosis. This comes after the announcement was made six months ago.

The loved ones of the famous actor from Die Hard disclosed in the previous year that he would "stop" acting due to his aphasia diagnosis at the age of 68. Subsequently, in February, they updated that his FTD condition had worsened.

Emma, who is currently 47 years old, discussed her family's experience with Willis' diagnosis on the Today show on NBC on Monday, September 25th.

The author is discovering that dementia is a difficult condition. It causes challenges not only for the person who has been diagnosed, but also for their loved ones. This is true for the author, Bruce, and their daughters. It's important to remember that dementia is a disease that affects the whole family, not just the person who has been diagnosed.

Emma and Willis tied the knot in 2009 and are parents to two young girls, Mabel Ray, who is 11 years old, and Evelyn Penn, who is nine years old. Willis also has three elder daughters - Rumer Glenn (35), Scout LaRue (32), and Tallulah Belle (29) - who he shares with his former spouse, the actor Demi Moore, who starred in the movie GI Jane.

Hoda Kotb inquired if Willis had knowledge about his condition and Emma replied that it is quite challenging to determine.

The ex-UK model and businessperson went on to explain in more detail about how Willis's diagnosis has affected her.

are expecting their third child together. The couple has been married for over a decade and already has two daughters, Mabel and Evelyn. The actor and his wife have not shared any further details regarding the pregnancy. Bruce Willis and Emma Heming Willis are soon to welcome their third child into the world. The pair have been wed for more than ten years and already parent two lovely girls, Mabel and Evelyn. They have not yet disclosed any other particulars concerning the pregnancy.

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She stated that it was both a gift and a curse. She elaborated that though it has been hurtful, it has brought a sense of ease to comprehend what he is going through.

"Knowing what's going on with Bruce helps me feel a bit more informed," Emma stated.

Concluding on an optimistic tone, she expressed that Willis is "a present that continues to provide".

Emma expressed that love, patience, and resilience were crucial in their situation. She also mentioned that her late partner, Bruce, would have wanted them to focus on the present and find joy in it. Emma added that this was something important for her and their family.

Emma has been actively promoting awareness about dementia on social media and often conducts live broadcasts on Instagram with healthcare professionals and other caregivers.

Emma initially revealed that Willis was suffering from a "cruel disease" in collaboration with the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. She characterized it as the "most prevalent type of dementia."

"She mentioned that since getting a diagnosis for FTD can take a lengthy period, it's highly possible that the number of people affected by the disease is larger than we realize. Unfortunately, presently, there are no cures for this condition. However, we have faith that we can change this in the future. As Bruce's ailment progresses, we wish that news outlets can concentrate their coverage on raising awareness and funding for this ailment that requires urgent research."