Bruce Willis’ Family Wants to Be ‘Transparent’ About His ‘Step-By-Step’ Dementia Battle

Bruce Willis, 67, had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia following an original diagnosis of aphasia. As the star's condition worsens, his beloved wife has made a public plea to paparazzi begging them to stop talking and yelling at the Die Hard star when he's outside.

Bruce Willis‘ wife Emma Willis has taken to social media to ask paparazzi to go easy when they see the ailing actor in public.Willis, who had been diagnosed with aphasia in March 2022 and had retired from acting, had unfortunately had his condition progress to dementia in February this year. Now, his wife is hoping to raise awareness by addressing photographers and videographers.Emma Willis said via an Instagram Reel on Saturday: “So this one is going out to the photographers and the video people that are trying to get those exclusives of my husband out and about: Just keep your space.

Bruce Willis’ wife is making an emotional plea to the paparazzi.

Emma Heming has a clear message for paparazzi over her husband, Bruce Willis.

J. Kim Murphy Emma Heming Willis, wife to actor Bruce Willis, has made a statement asking paparazzi to “keep your space” when following the 67-year-old actor, who was recently diagnosed with dementia. Heming Willis posted a video on Instagram, recounting a recent incident in which photographers attempted to speak to her husband while he made a rare public appearance to meet with a group of friends for coffee in Santa Monica. “If you are someone who is looking after someone with dementia, you know how difficult and stressful it can be to get someone out into the world and to navigate them safely, even just to get a cup of coffee,” she said. “It’s clear that there’s still a lot of education that needs to be put worth. So this one is going out to the photographers and video people that are trying to get those exclusives of my husband out and about. Just keep your space.”

Emmy Heming Willis, the wife of actor Bruce Willis, has made an emotional plea to paparazzi to stop yelling or otherwise distracting her husband while he’s out and about.

Bruce Willis' wife shared a public service announcement with followers on Saturday, after a video was taken by paparazzi of her husband getting coffee with friends."So this one is going out to the photographers and the video people that are trying to get those exclusives of my husband out and about, just keep your space," she said in the heartbreaking video that was filmed from her kitchen table on Saturday March 4.The video, which you can watch below, began with Emma apologizing for her appearance, joking, "It's a Saturday, I just woke up," before calling on followers who may also know someone with dementia to share their own experience."Please don't be yelling at my husband asking him how he's doing or whatever, the wooing and the 'Yippee-Ki-Yay', just don't do it. Give him the space, allow for our family or whoever's with him that day to be able to get him from point A to point B safely," she concluded.Veteran Hollywood star Bruce retired from acting in 2022 after being diagnosed with aphasia.The announcement regarding the 67-year-old's health was made by his family, including Bruce's wife Emma and ex-wife Demi Moore, who said in a statement that the condition was "impacting his cognitive abilities".Emma and Demi, along with his adult daughters Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah, later shared an update in February 2023, revealing that "Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD)".MORE: Bruce Willis and wife Emma's $9.8m mansion with chef's kitchen, spa and pool Demi, Bruce's daughters, and Emma revealed his declining health condition"Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces.

Bruce Willis’ health issues aren’t keeping him from getting out there.

Bruce Willis' wife shared a series of sentimental throwback posts of the Hollywood legend on her social media following his dementia diagnosis.

Bruce Willis discovered a new feature on Instagram that left her reminiscing about the past. Heming found the memory feature, which shows users the old photos or videos that they posted to their Instagram in previous years. Heming was shown a memory she shared a year ago of Willis praising her.She reposted the video and added a new caption saying, «What’s this new Memory thingy on IG!? Omg, my biggest fan.

An exciting new chapter! Demi Moore is ready to welcome her first grandchild as her daughter Rumer Willis prepares to give birth.

Emma Heming is sharing a sweet throwback moment with her husband Bruce Willis, following news of health struggles. The 44-year-old actress took to Instagram to share a video featuring the Hollywood star, in which he can be seen saying he loves his wife’s skincare brand, Cocobaba.“What’s this new memory thing on IG!?” Emma wrote, referring to a new feature on the popular app that shows you photos and videos from previous years.

Supporting their dad. Demi Moore admires her daughters’ efforts to support Bruce Willis as he struggles with frontotemporal dementia.

Less than two weeks after Bruce Willis' family announced his aphasia diagnosis had progressed into frontotemporal dementia, Emma Heming Willis is offering some insight into how she plans to care for her husband. The model shared on Instagram that she is working with a dementia specialist. "I’m grateful I had the opportunity to work with @teepasnows_pac who has helped me add to my dementia care toolbox," she wrote alongside a photo holding hands with specialist Teepa Snow.

Emma Heming is getting help amid her husband’s health battle. Bruce Willis‘ wife took to Instagram on Monday to share that she’s working with a dementia specialist, the same month that Willis’ frontotemporal dementia diagnosis came to light.

her husband's health battle. Bruce Willis' wife took to Instagram on Monday to share that she's working with a dementia specialist, the same month that Willis' frontotemporal dementia diagnosis came to light.«I'm grateful I had the opportunity to work with @teepasnows_pac who has helped me add to my dementia care toolbox,» Heming wrote of Teepa Snow, who provides awareness, knowledge and hands-on skills for dementia care.«She's a loving, compassionate and skilled leader in this space who navigates herself with pure empathy,» Heming continued. «She's a gift.»In the comments section, Snow praised Heming for how she's been caring for her husband following his diagnosis."@emmahemingwillis has done an absolutely remarkable job of providing the right support for Bruce as his abilities have changed and created a place space and life that continues to provide him with what he needs to live well," Snow wrote.

Bruce Willis’ family is is helping him to “live as full a life as possible” after his worsening diagnosis

Ronald Reagan’s daughter, actress Patti Davis, is sharing her sympathy and advice to Bruce Willis and his family after the recent announcement of the actor's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. In an opinion piece written for the New York Times, Davis, 70, reflected on her father’s decision to go public with his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in 1994. The former president had been out of office for five years when he wrote a letter to the country that detailed his condition.  Davis shared her memory of her mother, Nancy Reagan, calling her to tell her they were releasing the letter.

Bruce Willis' daughter Scout has opened up on the response her family has received following the news of her dad's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. The Hollywood actor, 67, who shares Scout, Rumer and Tallulah with his ex Demi Moore and two daughters with his wife Emma Haming Willis, retired from acting last year after being diagnosed with aphasia – a condition which has affected his cognitive abilities. But doctors have since informed the family that he has an uncommon type of dementia that, according to the NHS, causes problems with behaviour and language.

Bruce Willis’ daughters are feeling a wave of emotions right now.

Bruce Willis' daughter Scout has opened up on the response her family has received following the news of her dad's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.The Hollywood actor, 67, who shares Scout, Rumer and Tallulah with his ex Demi Moore and two daughters with his wife Emma Haming Willis, retired from acting last year after being diagnosed with aphasia – a condition which has affected his cognitive abilities. But doctors have since informed the family that he has an uncommon type of dementia that, according to the NHS, causes problems with behaviour and language.

difficult news of Bruce Willis's health, Demi Moore has shared snaps of herself spending time with close pals to celebrate Jamie Lee Curtis's Oscar nomination. Demi and Jamie Lee also posed alongside Katey Sagal, Jaimie Alexander and Amy Landecker, as the group hilariously showed off their hotdog finger gloves in reference to Jamie's Oscar-nominated role in Everything Everywhere All at Once.  Demi partied alongside famous faces to celebrate close friend Jamie Lee Curtis's Oscar nomination Demi captioned the post: "Celebrating our sweet friend @jamieleecurtis - everyone, everywhere, all at once. The biggest congrats on your Oscar nom for @everythingeverywheremovie! You deserve it all and we love you so much."RELATED: Demi Moore evokes old Hollywood glamor in a leopard-print dress from throwback shootFans rushed to the comments to share their love for the post.

A 2018 speech delivered by Bruce Willis has new meaning in the wake of his dementia diagnosis. The actor was the subject of a "Comedy Central Roast" five years ago, and a clip from his rebuttal has gone viral, showcasing his strength and humor.  "Nothing can keep me down," he began in the resurfaced video.

stepping back from acting last year when it was revealed that he was dealing with aphasia, Bruce Willis' neurological ailment has now progressed.Bruce's wife, Emma, ex-wife, Demi Moore, and daughters Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn, shared a joint statement Thursday, announcing that the celebrated movie star's condition has progressed to frontotemporal dementia, also known as FTD.«As a family, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for the outpouring of love and compassion for Bruce over the past ten months,» the statement read. «Your generosity of spirit has been overwhelming, and we are tremendously grateful for it.

devastating frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. Willis’ remarks were recorded during a Comedy Central roast that took place back in 2018, where he was mercilessly mocked by celebrities including Martha Stewart and ex-wife Demi Moore.

Bruce Willis has gone viral in light of his recent dementia diagnosis.In the video from his 2018 Comedy Central roast, the "Die Hard" star speaks of all the things he's beaten on screen. "I've been attacked by terrorists, asteroids, film critics, music critics, restaurant critics, divorce lawyers, male pattern baldness and none of it — none of it! — stopped me," he said, "because I'm still Bruce f****** Willis.""People ask me why I wanted to do that roast. Is it because one of the last guys who did it became president? Hell no," he proclaimed, referring to Donald Trump's roast in 2011.

Bruce Willis' 2018 speech has a whole new meaning today. Amid news that the 67-year-old actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, Willis' comments from his 2018 Comedy Central roast have resurfaced.In the now-viral clip, Willis explained why «nothing can keep me down.»«I've been attacked by terrorists, asteroids, film critics, music critics, restaurant critics, divorce lawyers, male pattern baldness and none of it — none of it! — stopped me,» he said, «because I'm still Bruce f**king Willis.»“I’ve been attacked by terrorists, asteroids, film critics, music critics, divorce lawyers, male pattern baldness and none of it stopped me because I’m still Bruce Fucking Willis” ❤️#BruceWillis#Dementiapic.twitter.com/3z0iTgPZ53Willis' health struggles first became public knowledge in March 2022, when his family announced that he'd been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that results from damage to the speech areas of the brain.Less than a year later, Willis' family revealed that his condition had progressed to frontotemporal dementia, and noted in a statement that the «challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces.»«Bruce has always found joy in life -- and has helped everyone he knows to do the same.

Bruce Willis' daughter Scout Willis shared her thoughts on the actor's "cruel" diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Scout took to her Instagram story hours after Demi Moore announced Bruce's diagnosis to the world.  "Feeling emotionally tired and a bit overwhelmed, yet also very in awe of the love so many people have for my papa," she wrote alongside a photo of herself.

Bruce Willis' daughter Scout Willis has shared an emotional Instagram story to thank people for their support following her father's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.The 31-year-old took to the social media site on Thursday night to share her message of thanks."Feeling emotionally tired and a bit overwhelmed, yet also very in awe of the love so many people have for my Papa," the actress wrote. Scout's story from ThursdayThe Die Hard actor's other grown daughters shared Scout's story to express their thanks as well.

Bruce Willis’ family has a clearer understanding of his aphasia diagnosis. On Thursday, his wife Emma Heming Willis, ex-wife Demi Moore, and his daughters Rumer Willis, who is expecting, Scout Willis, and Tallulah Willis shared a photo of him on the beach with the same caption signed by, “Ladies of Willis/Moore.”The bonded and blended family shared the news about Bruce’s aphasia diagnosis in March 2022, announcing that he would retire from acting.“Our family wanted to start by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support, and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce’s original diagnosis,” they wrote in the caption.

Bruce Willis' worsening health conditions forced directors to reduce his roles on movie sets over the last few years, it has been reported. On Thursday, the legendary actor's family announced that he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, which comes almost a year after he was diagnosed with neurological disorder, aphasia, which causes speech and language problems. In March 2022, Bruce's family announced that he would be retiring from acting, after an illustrious career spanning over 70 movies, due to his health condition.

He’s Bruce f**king Willis.

The family of US actor Bruce Willis has announced his previous diagnosis of the cognitive condition aphasia has developed into frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In an update shared online, the family said they had the “deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love” following the initial news.

Scout Willis has said she’s been left “overwhelmed” by all the support her family have received after revealing Bruce Willis’ frontotemporal dementia diagnosis on Thursday.

An emotional journey. Scout Willis is speaking out after her family shared an update on dad Bruce Willis‘ aphasia battle.

Bruce Willis cemented his Hollywood heavyweight status years ago. Between playing action hero John McClane in the billion-dollar "Die Hard" franchise to saving the world in "Armageddon" or thrilling audiences in "The Sixth Sense," Willis earned his spot as a leading actor in Tinseltown. His decades-long career began on television when he was cast opposite Cybill Shepherd in the comedy-drama "Moonlighting." Willis earned an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe during the show's five seasons.