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Emma Willis Honors Bruce Willis on 71st Birthday Amid Health Battle
19 Mar
Summary
- Emma Willis celebrated Bruce's 71st birthday on March 19th.
- She created The Emma & Bruce Willis Fund to raise FTD awareness.
- Bruce's family supports him through his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.
Emma Willis marked her husband Bruce Willis's 71st birthday on March 19th with a heartfelt Instagram post. She shared her journey of caregiving for Bruce, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a progression from his earlier aphasia diagnosis.
In honor of Bruce's birthday, Emma highlighted the creation of The Emma & Bruce Willis Fund. This initiative aims to boost awareness of FTD, fund crucial research, and provide support for family caregivers who face significant daily challenges.
Emma, who recently released a memoir detailing her caregiving experiences, also spoke with Diane Sawyer about Bruce's condition. She described changes in his communication and engagement, noting he remains mobile and in good health overall, but that his brain is failing him.
Bruce's blended family celebrated him, with ex-wife Demi Moore sharing a tender photo of him with his granddaughter, Louetta, sending birthday wishes and emphasizing love.
