US EditionBruce Willis' Daughter Rumer Willis Shares Update Amid Her Dad's Dementia Battle
Rumer Willis provided an update on her father Bruce Willis' frontotemporal dementia, noting he is now in 24/7 care.
- On Thursday, Rumer Willis used Instagram Stories for a tearful Q&A `ask me anything` segment answering followers' questions.
- After retiring due to aphasia, Bruce Willis, 70, was later diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, and his loved ones, including ex-wife Demi Moore and their three daughters, have shared updates and advocated for awareness.
- Rumer said `I still see a spark` and feels grateful to hug Bruce even if he doesn't recognize her, especially during visits with her 2-year-old daughter Louetta.
- Emma Heming Willis moved Bruce into a home with around-the-clock care, calling it one of the hardest decisions, and said the arrangement benefited the family and allowed daughters Mabel and Evelyn to be their high-spirited selves last month.
- According to the Mayo Clinic, FTD primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes and has no cure, so early diagnosis helps families affected by FTD access medical and social support.
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In early 2023, Bruce Willis' family made public that the actor suffers from a rare form of dementia. Meanwhile, the Hollywood star no longer lives with his family. Now, daughter Rumer expresses herself about her father's health.
Rumer Willis Shares Emotional Update on Dad Bruce Willis’ Dementia
Rumer Willis is keeping fans updated on her father Bruce Willis’ battle with frontotemporal dementia. Rumer, 37, opened up about the actor’s health during an Instagram Q&A on Thursday, November 20, after a fan asked her, “How’s your dad doing?” “People always ask me this question and I think it’s kind of a hard one to answer because the truth is that anybody with FTD is not doing great,” Rumer replied. “But he’s doing OK in terms of somebody who…
Rumer Willis shares emotional update on dad Bruce Willis amid dementia battle: 'I still see a spark of him'
"We get to spend time with him and I get to feel the love that he has for me," the actress added.Eric Charbonneau/Getty Bruce Willis and Rumer WillisDuring a Q&A with fans on her Instagram page, Rumer Willis opened up about the difficulty that comes with answering questions about her dad Bruce Willis' battle with frontotemporal dementia."People always ask me [how he's doing] and I think it's kind of a hard one to answer because the truth is that…
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