Bruce Willis’ legacy in the entertainment industry is undeniable, but his influence extends beyond his work on screen. He has always been a loving father, husband, and friend and his commitment to paying attention to important issues is truly commendable. Now, as he faces his own health battle, his family stands united and supports him every step of the way…
Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis is releasing a video and a touching message after a video of Bruce drinking coffee with friends surfaced online.
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It’s Saturday, so please excuse my appearance. I just got up. As a result, I work to spread knowledge about dementia because that is my goal. If you care for someone with dementia, you understand how challenging and frustrating it can be to bring them into the world and simply manage them safely. even if it’s just for coffee. And I’m just reading the news and there’s a video of my husband out and about having coffee with friends who did a great job protecting him,” Heming said before breaking down in tears and pausing the video.
So in the spirit of increasing awareness of dementia, it’s evident that there’s still a lot of education to be done, Heming added after regaining her composure. To the photographers and videographers trying to get these exclusives of my husband in public, please respect my husband’s privacy. I understand this is your responsibility, but please respect my space.
Just avoid yelling at my husband, asking him how he’s doing, or doing woohooing and yippee kiayes for the camera. Don’t do it at all. Good. Give him a break. Allow our family or whoever is with him on the day to get him safely from A to B. So here is my PSA.
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Thousands of people have already seen the film, and many have praised Heming for her generosity. “You are incredibly kind to deliver this message,” commented one commenter. It’s about keeping our loved ones with dementia safe and preserving their ability to enjoy basic joys in life, like coffee with friends. I appreciate your thoughtful response. I will keep you in my prayers, thoughts, and heart.
Bruce Willis’ condition has tragically deteriorated, Heming Willis said in an update on his health battle on February 16, as previously reported by Mamas Uncut.
“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 initial diagnosis,” Emma said in a statement.
As we now have a better understanding of what he is going through, we wanted to give you an update on our adored husband, father, and friend. As previously reported by Mamas Uncut, Bruce’s family initially revealed that he was diagnosed with aphasia in 2022.
The diagnosis and her symptoms forced Bruce to make the difficult decision to stop playing. Bruce has now been given a new diagnosis, as Emma said in her statement.
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Since we announced Bruce’s aphasia diagnosis in the spring of 2022, his health has deteriorated and we now know he has frontotemporal dementia (also known as FTD). Unfortunately, Bruce’s communication problems are only one of the symptoms of his illness. As uncomfortable as it is, it’s comforting to finally get a definitive diagnosis.
The Willis and Moore family defined FTD as “a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and that can affect anyone,” they continued in their statement. FTD is the most common type of dementia in people under the age of 60, and because it can take years to be diagnosed, it probably affects many more people than we realize.
There are currently no cures for this disease, but we hope that will change in the coming years. We hope that any media coverage can be aimed at raising awareness of this disease, which requires much more research and awareness as Bruce’s health deteriorates.
Bruce has always believed in using his voice in the world to help others and raise awareness of important issues both publicly and privately. And that’s exactly what he would do with his own voice if he could. We have no doubt that if he were still alive, he would wish to respond by raising awareness of this issue and strengthening the sense of community between people who are also affected by this crippling disease and the families it affects.
Truly tragic. Bruce and his family are in our thoughts and prayers as they go through this sad diagnosis.
His family hopes that one day an effective treatment will be available to help individuals and families facing this devastating condition.
As fans and supporters, we can join them in raising awareness of dementia and showing compassion and understanding to those going through a similar experience. Let’s honor Bruce’s legacy by shining a light on this disease and supporting research efforts to find a cure.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bruce and his family during this difficult time. May they find strength, love, and unity as they walk this journey together.