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Bruce Willis' wife shares ‘profoundly sad' update on retired actor's health
Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, used Father's Day to share a glimpse at the retired actor's experience with frontotemporal dementia. 'Happy Father's Day to all the dads living with disability or disease, showing up in the ways they can and to the children who show up for them,' she wrote in an Instagram post, which depicted Willis with his face obscured by a hat. Willis' family first shared news of his diagnosis in 2022, stating that the actor was experiencing aphasia, a condition caused by brain damage that impacts a person's ability to communicate and understand written and spoken language. The announcement coincided with his retirement, ending a four-decade career that spanned 100-plus film appearances and earned Willis one Golden Globe and two Primetime Emmys, among other honors. In 2023, Willis' first wife Demi Moore explained on social media that his 'condition has progressed' to frontotemporal dementia, also referred to as FTD. Heming Willis reflected on her husband's updated diagnosis in the Father's Day post, stating that 'these symbolic days stir up a lot.' 'I'm profoundly sad today,' she wrote. 'I wish, with every cell in my body, that things could be different for him and lighter for our family.' But Heming Willis also used the post to share some uplifting messages, and spoke about her husband's presence in the lives of their children; she and the actor share two daughters, in addition to his three daughters with Moore. 'What Bruce teaches our girls goes far beyond words,' she said. 'Resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength in simply being present.' Heming Willis ended the post on an uplifting note, encouraging readers to celebrate the fathers in their own lives. 'As they say in our FTD community, 'It is what it is.' And while that might sound dismissive, to me, it's not,' she concluded. 'It grounds me. It helps me return to the acceptance of what is and not fight this every step of the way like I used to. Today, let's celebrate the badass dads, those who are here, and those we carry with us.' Medway street closed amid large police, SWAT presence near cemetery Boston hotel in the running for best pet-friendly hotel in the US, here's how to vote Rafael Devers ghosted Alex Cora last offseason (report) GOP pundit says he knows why Trump must attack Iran, but 'MAGA idiots' will never understand Rafael Devers beef with Kristian Campbell and Red Sox AI story are 'falsehoods' (report) Read the original article on MassLive.
The Independent
5 days ago
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Bruce Willis's wife shares heartbreaking tribute to dementia-stricken actor
Emma Heming Willis, the wife of Bruce Willis, expressed profound sadness in a post on Father's Day as the actor lives with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Willis was diagnosed in 2023 with FTD, a degenerative brain condition affecting communication and behaviour, which his family described as a 'cruel disease' with no cure. Heming shared a photo of their daughter Evelyn, 11, hugging Willis, and dedicated the post to fathers living with disabilities. She wrote: 'Love deepens. It adapts. It stays, even when everything else changes.' Willis and Heming have two daughters, Evelyn and Mabel Ray, and Willis also has three older daughters, Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah, from his previous marriage to Demi Moore.
NZ Herald
6 days ago
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Bruce Willis' wife shares emotional Father's Day tribute
Emma Heming Willis has been left feeling 'profoundly sad' by Father's Day. The 46-year-old model is married to Hollywood star Bruce Willis, who was previously diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a degenerative disease that causes behavioural changes and communication difficulties. She took to social media on Sunday to thank him
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Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming says she feels 'profoundly sad' on Father's Day
Emma Heming Willis is opening up about the emotional weight of Father's Day. The wife of Bruce Willis, shared a touching message on Instagram Sunday, honoring not only her husband but also other dads "living with disability or disease." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emma Heming Willis (@emmahemingwillis) Heming Willis, who shares daughters Mabel Ray and Evelyn Penn with the actor who was diagnosed with aphasia in 2022 and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, posted a photo of Bruce cuddling one of their girls, along with a moving caption. "Happy Father's Day to all the dads living with disability or disease, showing up in the ways they can and to the children who show up for them," she wrote in the caption. "What Bruce teaches our girls goes far beyond words. Resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength in simply being present. This photo says so much. Love deepens. It adapts. It stays, even when everything else changes." Heming Willis also reflected on the emotional complexity of the day. Bruce Willis is a dad of 5: What to know about his family "But to be fair to myself, these symbolic days stir up a lot. I'm profoundly sad today. I wish, with every cell in my body, that things could be different for him and lighter for our family," she continued. Referencing a phrase often used in the frontotemporal dementia (FTD) community, she added, "As they say in our FTD community, It is what it is.' And while that might sound dismissive, to me, it's not. It grounds me. It helps me return to the acceptance of what is and not fight this every step of the way like I used to." Concluding the post, she wrote, "Today, let's celebrate the badass dads, those who are here, and those we carry with us 💙 Onward." This isn't the first time Heming Willis has spoken publicly about the emotional realities of life since Willis' diagnosis. Last December, she shared a throwback photo marking the anniversary of their relationship, opening up about how those milestones have changed. "17 years of us ♥️," she wrote at the time. "Anniversaries used to bring excitement -- now, if I'm honest, they stir up all the feelings, leaving a heaviness in my heart and a pit in my stomach." "I give myself 30 minutes to sit in the 'why him, why us,' to feel the anger and grief," she continued. "Then I shake it off and return to what is. And what is… is unconditional love." "I feel blessed to know it, and it's because of him," she said. "I'd do it all over again and again in a heartbeat 💞." In addition to the two daughters he shares with Heming Willis, Willis is also a father to Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, whom he shares with ex-wife Demi Moore. Heming Willis is currently working on a book about caregiving, set to be released in 2025. Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming says she feels 'profoundly sad' on Father's Day originally appeared on
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Bruce Willis' wife shares she's 'profoundly sad' on Father's Day: 'I want it all back'
Bruce Willis' wife is getting vulnerable about Father's Day. In an Instagram post on Sunday, June 15, Emma Heming Willis wished a happy Father's Day "to all the dads living with disability or disease, showing up in the ways they can and to the children who show up for them." She added that her husband Bruce Willis, who retired from acting after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, teaches their children "resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength in simply being present." But Willis also shared that she was feeling "profoundly sad today," reflecting, "I wish, with every cell in my body, that things could be different for him and lighter for our family." She said the phrase "it is what it is" helps her "return to the acceptance of what is and not fight this every step of the way like I used to." More Father's Day pics: Prince William's kids share cute 'before and after' photos In her Instagram Stories, she also shared several throwback photos of the "Die Hard" star with his kids. She wrote over a photo of Willis with his daughters, "I miss and mourn what was" and "I want it all back." Bruce Willis' wife marks anniversary: Emma Heming Willis celebrates their 16th with a sweet photo Bruce Willis and Emma Heming Willis share two daughters: Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11. The actor also has three adult daughters with his ex-wife Demi Moore: Rumer, 36; Scout, 33; and Tallulah, 31. In a comment on Emma Heming Willis' June 15 Instagram post, Tallulah Willis wrote, "Love you so much. Love him. Love our family." Here's how other stars are marking Father's Day 2025. In an Instagram post, Billy Joel's family said that this Father's Day is "extra special" for them, weeks after the singer announced he has been diagnosed with a brain disorder. "We are always grateful and thankful but this year really reminded us how lucky we are to have you," read a post on Joel's Instagram page, which included photos of him with his family. "We are so blessed to have such a strong, determined man in our lives. You are a wonderful support for us and we only hope we can be the same for you. We love you and know you will be rocking out next year." Joel has three daughters: 39-year-old Alexa Ray Joel, whom he shares with his ex-wife Christie Brinkley, and Della, 9, and Remy, 7, with wife Alexis Roderick Joel. Justin Timberlake celebrated Father's Day by sharing photos on Instagram with his two sons: Silas, 10, and Phineas, 4. The singer shares both of his children with wife Jessica Biel. "There's no bigger reward or responsibility that I have ever felt in my life above being a father," he wrote. "To teach and to learn at the same time … I feel beyond blessed." Biel paid tribute to Timberlake in an Instagram Story, wishing a happy Father's Day to "the best dad out there." David Beckham wrote in his Father's Day post that his "most important & favourite job in life is being a dad," writing to his kids that he "will always be here for you no matter what." Beckham has four children with wife Victoria Beckham: Brooklyn, 26; Romeo, 22; Cruz, 20; and Harper, 13. In his post, he also thanked Victoria Beckham for "doing the most important part and making me a father," writing that "there is no greater gift in life than making me a dad." For her part, Victoria Beckham wrote in a Father's Day tribute to her husband, "You always lead with love and our four beautiful children are a reflection of that. We all love you so so much." Mother's Day 2025: Amber Heard welcomes twins, Duchess Meghan's kids climb 'mama mountain' "Emily in Paris" star Lily Collins and her husband Charlie McDowell are celebrating their first Father's Day since they welcomed a child via surrogacy in January. In a message addressed to McDowell, Collins said that "you certainly were born to be a dad and you continue to amaze me every single day with the countless ways you protect and nurture her, make her laugh, and shower her with adoration." The actress also said that their daughter Tove is the "luckiest little girl in the world to be yours." In his own post, McDowell wrote that it's a "gift and an honor becoming a dad" and thanked Collins for "this wild ride and beautiful journey." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Father's Day 2025: How stars are marking the holiday
