Rumer Willis Reveals How Her Dad is Doing After the Dementia Diagnosis: See Here

As a dedicated follower who has closely observed the journey of Bruce Willis and his family, I find their resilience and strength truly inspiring. The way they have navigated through the challenges posed by Frontotemporal Dementia, with grace, transparency, and unwavering love for each other, is commendable.


In a stunning revelation to fans in 2022, iconic actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia, a neurodegenerative disorder. His wife Emma Heming Willis and their daughter Rumer Willis have regularly shared updates about his health via social media platforms.

Lately, Rumer Willis disclosed some information concerning her father’s Frontotemporal Dementia. In a candid Q&A session on her Instagram stories, Rumer Willis fielded queries about her father’s health status and developments. A follower inquired:

“How’s your dad doing? Sending love to all of you guys,”

To which Rumer Willis responded

 “He is great; I love him so much. Thank you.”

On today’s well-known talk show in May, Rumer Willis wasn’t asked about her father’s neurodegenerative condition for the first time. Previously, during an appearance on the Today show in May, she had been questioned about her father’s progress. She shared that “He’s doing great! In fact, I visited him just before coming to New York, and now Lou is beginning to walk again, and it was heartwarming to see her approach him.”

In March 2022, the family revealed that Bruce Willis was suffering from aphasia, which he had been diagnosed with earlier. Later, in February 2023, his wife, Emma Heming Willis, announced that his condition had advanced to frontotemporal dementia.

Emma Heming Willis, the wife of Bruce Willis, plans to release a book sharing her insights from caring for her actor spouse following his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia.

As of yet, the title of the book remains undecided. According to The Guardian, the book is set to be published by Open Fluid, an imprint owned by Maria Shriver, possibly in 2025. In a statement for Maria Shriver’s newsletter, Emma Heming Willis mentioned that the former model has expressed:

“For many people, their first touch point about this disease is received in their doctor’s office. I think it’s very important how this information is relayed from doctor to patient and loved one. Having resources and information readily available is imperative. I know from my experience and from other care partners that I have spoken to that our stories are unfortunately similar. We left that office with close to no resources or support and with a diagnosis that I could hardly pronounce.”

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) represents a set of conditions mainly impacting the frontal and temporal areas of the brain. Over time, as these regions undergo shrinkage or deterioration, people might encounter substantial difficulties in areas like communication, managing emotions, and maintaining their personality traits.

Over time, other symptoms may develop, such as a decline in motor skills, difficulty walking and swallowing, and the onset of muscle spasms. The progression of symptoms is typically gradual but persistent. FTD generally manifests between the ages of 40 and 65, though it can occur earlier. It is the most common type of dementia among individuals under 60.

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2024-08-26 13:37