Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming reveals the ‘hardest decision’ she had to make after his dementia diagnosis: ‘He would want that for our daughters’; how family can offer support
Bruce’s family had publicly revealed his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, a condition that affects behaviour, language, and personality.
Former Hollywood actor Bruce Willis is currently living under full-time care as he continues his battle with frontotemporal dementia, his wife Emma Heming revealed during her appearance on Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey – A Diane Sawyer Special.
She explained that the actor now resides in a nearby home with professional aides, while she lives with their daughters, Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11. “It was one of the hardest decisions that I’ve had to make so far,” Emma admitted. She went on to add, “But I knew, first and foremost, Bruce would want that for our daughters. You know, he would want them to be in a home that was more tailored to their needs, not his.”
Willis for breakfast and dinner. For Emma, the decision came after noticing early changes in her husband. She explained, “He was quieter, distant, and stopped doing things he loved, like school runs. That wasn’t like him.”
Bruce’s family had publicly revealed his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, a condition that affects behaviour, language, and personality. Emma shared that his greatest struggle has been the loss of language, which has forced them to find new ways to connect. She also recalled the early days of his illness, saying she would often stay up through the night for his safety and began limiting his exposure to social situations to prioritise peace and comfort.
