Bruce Willis, suffering from dementia and aphasia, appears to be worsening, judging by recent photos. The 69-year-old actor was spotted over the weekend in scorching California (42°C) sitting in the passenger seat of a car. Dressed casually in a cap and polo shirt, his face showed signs of fatigue. His bodyguard was by his side the entire time.
Recently, Willis has rarely been seen in public, with his family providing him with the greatest strength and support. The action movie star is the father of five daughters: Mabel Ray (12) and Evelyn (10) with his wife, Emma Heming Willis (46), and Rumer (36), Scout (33), and Tallulah (30) from his marriage to Demi Moore (61).
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On August 22, Rumer posted a picture with her father on Instagram while answering questions about his health.
“He’s great. I love him so much. Thank you,” she briefly wrote.
A few months earlier, she revealed on a talk show that her father was “doing well” and slowly building a relationship with her one-year-old daughter, Louetta.
“Lou has started walking, she went up to her grandpa, it was so sweet,” Rumer shared. She also expressed hope that by being open about her father’s condition, she and her family can help others facing similar circumstances.
“Being transparent about Dad’s condition is important for us. Our goal is to help others and bring attention to this illness, hoping for a cure or anything that could be useful,” Bruce’s daughter stated.
In March 2022, Demi Moore publicly addressed Bruce’s health through an official statement:
“To Bruce’s incredible fans and supporters… We want to share as a family that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing health issues and was recently diagnosed with aphasia, impacting his cognitive abilities. As a result, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him. This is a challenging time for our family, and we deeply appreciate your love, compassion, and support. We are going through this together as a strong family unit. Bruce always says, ‘Live it up!’ and we plan to do just that. With love, Emma, Demi, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, and Evelyn,” Demi’s Instagram post read.
A year later, in February 2023, Bruce Willis’ family announced that the actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
In their statement, they expressed that while the news was painful, it brought some relief to have a definitive diagnosis.
“Today, there are no treatments for this disease, but we hope that can change in the years ahead. As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that media attention will focus on raising awareness of this illness, which requires much more understanding and research. Bruce has always believed in using his voice to help others and raise awareness about important issues, both publicly and privately. We know in our hearts that if he could, he would do everything to shine a light on this disease,” the family stated.
