Bruce Willis’ wife shares health update on actor’s ‘terrible disease’

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10 Sep 2026 • 10:26 PM MYT
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Bruce Willis’ wife shares health update on actor’s ‘terrible disease’

  • Emma Heming Willis shared that her husband Bruce Willis remains “very present” following his 2023 frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.
  • Speaking on the MS NOW talk series, Heming Willis advocated for reframing the negative narrative around dementia so patients and caregivers feel supported.
  • In a preview clip published by Entertainment Weekly, she noted that while FTD is a challenging disease, her family still shares meaningful moments of joy and connection. She feels “it’s important to know that it’s hard and it’s a terrible disease, but we have so many moments of joy and connection that aren’t your norm, but it’s okay.” She said the family has “learned to adapt and show up for Bruce.”
  • Frontotemporal dementia is a progressive neurological condition that affects behavior, communication, speech, and movement.
  • The 71-year-old actor recently made a rare public appearance at his daughter Tallulah's wedding in Idaho.

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