Bruce Willis' Wife Reveals Details About His Health Progress

Wife of Emma Heming Bruce Willis The famous actor, who gained fame for his epic 'Die Hard', recently revealed how his pre-temporal dementia diagnosis affected him and his family.

During a conversation with the Frontotemporal Degeneration Association, Heming said announcing the news took a huge weight off his shoulders.. “Being public about it really opened a lot of doors and allowed me resources in caring for Bruce that I didn't have before,” she said.

Additionally, he also provided details on how the disease is progressing and whether the actor is conscious. In the interview, she said she was “not sure how aware Bruce is of his surroundings these days.” At the same time, he acknowledged that the situation “really puts its seriousness into perspective.”

Despite his statements, Hemming believes that he has all the love and support of his family and fans, that things will get better and things can change.

In 2009, former model and entrepreneur Emma Heming Willis married Bruce Willis in a Turkish island paradise. They both have two daughters from their relationship: Evelyn and Mabel. Also, the actor shares three daughters with his ex-wife Demi Moore: Rumer Willis, Scout Willis and Tallulah Willis.

Both families have always been united and generally show support for each other, especially when the artist is suffering: “Bruce always found happiness in life and helped everyone he knew to do the same. “That concern for him and for all of us was reflected in the world.”

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Family members of Willis revealed in 2022 that the actor was diagnosed with aphasia, which makes it difficult to express, write and read, according to Medline Plus.

However, one of her daughters, Rumer Willis, said doctors now say it was a case of FTD. “Bruce's condition has improved and we now have a specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia. Unfortunately, challenges with communication are only a symptom of the disease,” multiple entertainment news outlets reported at the time.

According to the Mayo Clinic, “frontotemporal dementia is a general term for brain disorders that primarily affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.”

It can be misdiagnosed as a psychiatric problem or Alzheimer's disease. However, this condition occurs at a young age. Symptoms identified by the agency include inappropriate behavior, decreased personal hygiene, reluctance to speak, difficulty reading and understanding written messages.

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