Demi Moore opens up about Bruce Willis’ dementia: ‘It’s difficult’

Health & FitnessLifestyle
4 Sep 2025 • 9:57 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • Demi Moore, Bruce Willis's ex-wife, reflected on his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis, expressing admiration for his current wife, Emma Heming Willis, and her caregiving efforts.
  • Moore described the difficulty of witnessing Willis's decline, stressing the importance of meeting individuals with dementia where they are, rather than expecting them to be as they once were.
  • Heming Willis appeared on The Oprah Podcast to discuss her new book, The Unexpected Journey: Finding Hope and Purpose on the Caregiving Path, detailing her experiences caring for the actor.
  • Heming Willis recently responded to online criticism regarding her decision to move Willis out of their family home as his condition worsened, explaining it was a challenging but necessary choice.
  • Willis now lives in a single-story home with a dedicated full-time care team, reflecting the increasing complexity and intensity of his care requirements.

IN FULL