Rumer Willis Says Genetic Testing Is 'Terrifying' Amid Bruce Willis’ Dementia Battle
The actress said an APOE test and other screenings help her make informed health decisions and stay present for her daughter.
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[OSEN=Reporter Choi Yi-jeong] Rumer Willis (38), the eldest daughter of Hollywood top star Bruce Willis (71), candidly revealed that she underwent a preventative genetic test while her father battles dementia. According to foreign media reports, including the UK's Daily Mail, on the 24th (local time), Rumer Willis collaborated with the healthcare company 'Function' to undergo the 'ApoE' genetic test, which measures the risk of developing Alzheim…
Following the actor's diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, the 38-year-old underwent several genetic tests to find out if she is likely to get the disease in the future.
Rumer Willis Makes Stark ‘Under Attack’ Claim Amid Bruce Willis’ Dementia
MEGAMEGA Rumer Willis is refusing to wait until a health crisis forces her to start asking difficult questions. With her father, Bruce Willis, battling frontotemporal dementia and other serious illnesses appearing in her family history, the actress is embracing genetic testing despite admitting that discovering what could be hiding in her DNA can be frightening. Now, the 38-year-old is explaining why she believes being proactive is no longer opt…
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