Rumer Willis Details Missing "Different Version" of Dad Bruce Willis Amid Dementia Battle
- Rumer Willis, the 38-year-old actress and daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, partnered with health platform Function to undergo genetic testing, taking a proactive approach to her health following her father's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.
- After being diagnosed with aphasia in 2022, Bruce stepped away from acting; his condition subsequently progressed to frontotemporal dementia, a neurological disease affecting personality, behavior, and language.
- Admitting the process is "terrifying," Willis noted her family history of dementia and breast cancer prompted her to test for APOE, a gene linked to Alzheimer's risk.
- Emma Heming Willis, Bruce's wife, recently explained that she grapples with the "ambiguous loss" of her husband, who remains physically present despite his FTD affecting language rather than memory.
- Recently posting on Instagram, Rumer stated she prioritizes being present with her father, learning "to deal with both things at the same time" amid the ongoing changes.
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‘Sad Situation for All’: Bruce Willis’ Daughter Says She Misses ‘Versions’ of Her Father After Learning Her Risk for Alzheimer’s
Bruce Willis‘ family is taking charge of their wellness nearly four years after the actor hit a serious health decline. His daughter, Rumer Willis, 38, […] ‘Sad Situation for All’: Bruce Willis’ Daughter Says She Misses ‘Versions’ of Her Father After Learning Her Risk for Alzheimer’s
Rumer Willis, the eldest daughter of actor Bruce Willis and actress Demi Moore, has decided to pay more attention to her health after her father was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Rumer underwent several health examinations, including an APOE genetic test, which can show genetic factors associated with the risk of developing Alzheimer's. She said she wants to have as much information about her health as possible, especially becaus…
'He's Happy': Bruce Willis Gets Heartwarming Health Update Amid Dementia Battle
Photo Credit: Saban Fillms Bruce Willis is “happy” following his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis, according to his family. One of his closest family members has shared a heartwarming update on the 71-year-old actor, who stepped away from Hollywood following his diagnosis. Speaking to People exclusively, Willis’ daughter, Rumer Willis, shared that the Die Hard star is doing well currently. She highlighted that Willis readily recognizes bo…
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