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Bruce Willis's Forgotten Career: A Stutter's Return
16 Jun
Summary
- Bruce Willis's wife noted a returned childhood stutter as an early sign.
- His condition progressed from aphasia to frontotemporal dementia.
- Daughter Rumer finds love in father's response, despite memory loss.
Bruce Willis's family disclosed in 2022 that the actor was stepping away from his career due to aphasia, which later advanced to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) by 2023. His wife, Emma Heming Willis, shared that an early sign was a returning childhood stutter, affecting his speech and language. Willis, now 70, is physically mobile but has significant memory loss regarding his acting work.
His family has moved him to a specially adapted, single-story home for his care needs. Heming Willis faced online criticism for this arrangement, with accusations of abandonment. She has since become a vocal advocate for dementia awareness, sharing her caregiving journey and publishing a memoir.
Amidst his FTD diagnosis, Bruce Willis's daughter Rumer Willis expressed gratitude that her father still responds with love, regardless of recognition. She emphasized the importance of feeling his love and seeing a spark of him, even as he navigates the challenges of dementia.
