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Bruce Willis’ wife says carers are ‘judged’ as she moves star out of home

Family of Bruce Willis announce actor's 'painful' dementia diagnosis
  • Emma Heming Willis, wife of actor Bruce Willis, has defended her decision to move him out of their family home as his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) progresses.
  • She stated on Instagram that caregivers are often 'judged quickly and unfairly' and that she shared her update to connect with others navigating similar journeys.
  • The 70-year-old Die Hard actor, diagnosed with FTD in February 2023, now resides in a one-storey home with a full-time care team due to his increasingly complex needs.
  • Emma explained that Bruce would have wanted their daughters' lives to remain unaffected and for him to be in a home tailored to his needs, not theirs.
  • Despite his declining cognitive abilities, Emma confirmed Bruce remains 'very mobile' and in 'really great health overall,' adding that his family has adapted their communication.
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