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Emma Heming Willis reveals that Bruce Willis, 70, doesn’t know he has frontotemporal dementia due to anosognosia, following his 2022 aphasia diagnosis and retirement. The disease more often affects behavior and language than memory; Willis still recognizes his wife and their two daughters, but now requires around-the-clock care and lives separately as the couple adapts to his changing needs.
Emma Heming Willis says Bruce Willis is living with frontotemporal dementia and, due to anosognosia, is unaware of his diagnosis; she notes his retirement in 2022 for aphasia, FTD confirmation a year later, and a slow progression, with him still able to connect with family at times. There is no cure for FTD and life expectancy after onset is typically 7 to 13 years; the couple’s blended family has progressed with him as the disease advances.
Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023. His wife, Emma Heming Willis, says he does not understand the diagnosis due to anosognosia, yet he remains able to recognize family members and is still present with them, with the couple adapting communication as his language declines.
Bruce Willis is reportedly unaware of his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis due to anosognosia, per wife Emma Heming Willis, who says he remains present with and can recognize family members, though his language and communication are affected as the condition has evolved from aphasia to FTD.
Ben Affleck revealed that during Armageddon's farewell scene with Bruce Willis he had food poisoning and, unusually, vomited between takes. He says he pushed through despite illness and joked that the moment may have actually improved the scene.
Emma Heming Willis shares her emotional experience of holiday grief while caring for her husband Bruce Willis, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. She describes feeling a mix of sadness and annoyance, but emphasizes that joy and connection can still be present during the holidays, despite the changes brought by illness.
Emma Heming, Bruce Willis' wife, shares an emotional essay about the challenges of celebrating the holidays amid Bruce's dementia diagnosis, highlighting the importance of adaptability, love, and presence over perfection during difficult times.
Emma Heming shares a heartfelt update on how her family is navigating the holiday season amidst Bruce Willis's diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia, highlighting the emotional challenges and the effort to create new traditions while mourning the old ones.
Emma Heming Willis reflects on how the holiday season has changed for her and her family due to Bruce Willis's diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, emphasizing that joy and grief can coexist and offering hope and reminders for others in similar situations.
Emma Heming Willis shares her emotional experience of celebrating Christmas with her husband Bruce Willis, who is battling dementia, highlighting how the holidays have changed and the importance of embracing new traditions while honoring past memories.
Bruce Willis was seen enjoying a beach stroll in Los Angeles, appearing healthy and active despite his 2023 diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, with his wife Emma Heming expressing optimism about his well-being.
Emma Heming Willis revealed that the first sign of Bruce Willis's illness, likely frontotemporal dementia (FTD), was the return of his childhood stutter, which she initially did not recognize as a warning sign. She shared her caregiving journey and the emotional impact of witnessing his personality changes, emphasizing the importance of awareness and support.
Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, leading to his daughters mourning the loss of the father they knew, as his condition affects his ability to speak, read, and walk. His wife Emma Heming highlights the emotional toll on the family and advocates for greater support for caregivers of dementia patients.
Emma Heming Willis discusses how Bruce Willis's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis has profoundly affected their family, leading to the decision to move him into a separate home for better care and to protect their children from the emotional toll, emphasizing the importance of tailored caregiving and family well-being.
Emma Heming Willis revealed she considered divorce before Bruce Willis's diagnosis of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, which explained his personality changes and health decline, leading to a deeper understanding of their marital struggles.