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Bruce Willis Doesn't Always Recognize Daughter Amid Dementia Battle
21 Nov
Summary
- Rumer Willis visits her father Bruce Willis, who has dementia.
- Bruce Willis may not always recognize his daughters.
- Despite memory lapses, Bruce Willis can feel and reciprocate love.
Rumer Willis has provided an update on her father Bruce Willis' health as he navigates his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis. She shared that her father does not always recognize her when she visits, a poignant aspect of his ongoing condition.
Despite these memory challenges, Rumer emphasized the enduring emotional connection. She expressed gratitude that Bruce can still feel the love she gives him and reciprocate it, noting that a 'spark' of his former self remains. These visits, often including her young daughter Louetta, are deeply cherished moments for Rumer.
Willis retired from acting in 2022 due to his declining health. His family has been transparent about his FTD, a condition affecting personality and language. He now resides in a specially adapted home with a 24/7 care team, a move his wife Emma Heming Willis described as difficult but necessary for his well-being and family dynamics.
