Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming says the actor doesn’t know he has dementia
Bruce Willis’ wife says ‘it’s a blessing and a curse’ the actor is not aware of his dementia
- Emma Heming Willis, wife of actor Bruce Willis, revealed he is unaware of his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis, which she considers a “blessing and a curse” as it spares him distress.
- Willis's family announced his FTD diagnosis in 2023, following an earlier diagnosis of aphasia in 2022 that led him to step away from acting.
- Heming Willis clarified that FTD is not Alzheimer's, and Willis still recognizes his family, despite the disease affecting his communication and behavior.
- She noted that FTD symptoms include difficulties with speech, changes in personality and muscle weakness, and there is currently no cure for the condition.
- The family has adapted their caregiving approach, with Willis living in a separate, calm home with a full-time care team, a decision Heming Willis defended as necessary for their family's well-being.