Bruce Willis’ spouse expressed her desire to communicate with the renowned actor. Emma Heming Willis revealed her emotional turmoil while discussing Bruce’s battle with frontotemporal dementia, for which he received a diagnosis in 2023 after experiencing aphasia symptoms in the previous year.
Medical experts have highlighted essential signs of dementia that individuals should be vigilant about. Dr. Jim Jackson, a neuropsychologist and research professor at Vanderbilt Medical Centre, pointed out four subtle indicators, emphasizing that those affected may exhibit socially inappropriate behavior, apathy, impaired judgment, and language difficulties.
Emma shared her longing to engage in a meaningful conversation with Bruce, expressing concerns about his well-being, fears, and the support he might need. Dementia, characterized by various symptoms from different diseases like Alzheimer’s, also includes challenges in concentration and performing daily tasks.
Following his aphasia diagnosis in 2022, Bruce, aged 70, retired from his illustrious acting career spanning 42 years, which saw him achieve accolades such as a Golden Globe for his role in Moonlighting. Despite stepping back from acting, Bruce received tremendous support from the industry for his last film, Detective Knight: Independence, released in 2023.
Bruce and Emma, who tied the knot in 2009 after Bruce’s divorce from Demi Moore, now lead separate lives. Demi Moore, Bruce’s former spouse, stressed the importance of maintaining a united family front for the sake of their adult children amidst Bruce’s health struggles.