Caregiver Defends Difficult Decisions in Bruce Willis' Dementia Battle

In August 2025, Emma Heming Willis, the wife of actor Bruce Willis, responded to backlash over the revelation that her husband lives in a separate home nearby as he battles frontotemporal dementia. Heming Willis, 47, had appeared in a recent ABC documentary to help spread awareness about Willis' illness, which he was diagnosed with in 2022.

After the documentary aired, Heming Willis received criticism for disclosing that the 70-year-old Willis has moved to a second residence where he receives full-time care. However, Heming Willis stood firm, stating that "the opinions are so loud and so noisy but if they don't have the experience of this they don't get a say and they definitely don't get a vote."

Heming Willis noted that she had revisited her upcoming book, "The Unexpected Journey -- Finding Strength, Hope and and Yourself on the Caregiving Path," which is set to be released on September 9. She emphasized that those without direct caregiving experience "shouldn't offer their two cents about it and you shouldn't pay them any mind."

Heming Willis concluded that while sharing her family's intimate information may have invited opinions, it also created a deeper connection with a community that understands the realities of caregiving. She remains steadfast in her decisions, prioritizing her husband's well-being and the support he needs during this challenging time.