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Bruce Willis' FTD: Emma Willis Shares Update
31 May
Summary
- Emma Willis emphasizes caregiver self-care amid husband's FTD.
- Rumer Willis notes increased tenderness in her father.
- Broadway star Laurie Metcalf recalls Bruce Willis' generosity.
Emma Heming Willis has shared an update on her husband, actor Bruce Willis, as he navigates his Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) diagnosis. She emphasized that the family is providing him with support and love.
Willis, known for films like "Die Hard," retired from acting in 2022 after an aphasia diagnosis, later revealed to be FTD. His family announced his stepping away from his career in 2023, seeking understanding and greater awareness for the condition.
Emma stressed the crucial need for caregivers to prioritize their own health to effectively support loved ones, highlighting that actionable steps exist for brain health. Her daughter, Rumer Willis, noted a positive shift, observing increased "tenderness" in her father.
Broadway actress Laurie Metcalf recently recalled Bruce Willis's remarkable generosity during their shared run in "Misery" on Broadway in 2015. She described him as an incredibly giving individual who often surprised cast and crew with gifts.
