In brief
Emma Heming Willis has opened up about her husband Bruce Willis's battle with frontotemporal dementia, describing how his brain is 'failing him' while noted that he remains in good physical health. Through her new book, she aims to support fellow caregivers and foster understanding about the condition impacting over 30,000 individuals in the UK.
Emma Heming Willis, the wife of retired US actor Bruce Willis, has spoken for the first time publicly about how his brain 'is failing him now and his language is going.' The Sixth Sense and Die Hard star, 70, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia more than three years ago.Bruce is still very mobile. Bruce is in really great health overall, you know, she told ABC News. It's just his brain that is failing him. She also advocated for fellow caregivers, sharing insights from her upcoming book about their family's journey with dementia. She highlighted the adaptation they have made in communication, stating, The language is going, and, you know, we've learned to adapt. As for their family dynamic, Heming Willis noted that despite the challenges, they still catch glimpses of Bruce's personality. And it's just hard to see, because as quickly as those moments appear, then it goes. It’s hard. But I’m grateful. I’m grateful that my husband is still very much here. Samantha Benham-Hermetz from Alzheimer’s Research UK called Heming Willis's decision to speak out about her husband's diagnosis a powerful act of courage, emphasizing the importance of personal stories in raising awareness and fostering understanding of dementia.
