‘Dementia is hard’: Emma Heming Willis shares update on husband Bruce Willis’ condition
- Emma Heming Willis acknowledges the challenges that come with dementia, both for the person diagnosed and their family.
- The Willis family has announced that Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with aphasia and that his condition has progressed, affecting his communication abilities.
- Despite the difficulties, Emma Heming Willis emphasizes Bruce Willis's qualities of love, patience, resilience, and his desire for his family to find joy.
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Bruce Willis’ wife says it’s ‘hard to know’ if actor is aware of dementia condition
The Die Hard star was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in February, and Emma appeared on NBC’s Today Show on Monday to give an update on his health. When asked by co-host Hoda Kotb if Bruce understood what was happening to him, Emma replied: “It’s hard to know.” In March 2022, Bruce’s family announced the 68-year-old Hollywood icon would be “stepping away” from acting after initially being diagnosed with aphasia. However, earlier thi…
Emma Heming Willis: I don't know if Bruce is aware of his illness
Bruc Willis's family announced earlier this year that the actor was struggling with dementia, which affects his language skills. For the first time since the diagnosis was revealed, the star's wife Emma Heming Willis spoke out after half a year, admitting that the disease is difficult for the whole family. At the same time, she added that she doesn't know if the 68-year-old is aware of her health problems at all.
Bruce Willis’s wife Emma Heming Willis says it is ‘hard to know’ if he is aware of condition
FTD is an umbrella term for a group of dementias which mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are responsible for such things as personality, behaviour, language and speech
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