Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Emma Heming Willis Shares Growing Love Amid Dementia
Bruce Willis, the actor, has a disease called frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
This makes it hard for him to speak.
His wife, Emma, says that even though things are different, their love is even stronger.
They connect through looks and smiles, not just words.
Emma is happy to be with Bruce and focuses on the present.
She is now writing a book to help other caregivers.
Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in November 2022.
FTD affects Bruce's speech due to primary progressive aphasia (PPA).
Emma Heming Willis shares their love has grown stronger despite communication challenges.
Bruce is present in the moment and focuses on his daily life.
Emma wrote a book for caregivers.
- Who
- Bruce Willis and his wife, Emma Heming Willis
- What
- Emma discusses the impact of Bruce's frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and how their love has grown stronger.
- When
- Since Bruce's diagnosis in November 2022.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To share their experience with FTD and highlight how their love has deepened.
- Diagnosis
- Frontotemporal dementia (FTD)
- Spouse
- Emma Heming Willis
- FTD effect
- Affects speech (primary progressive aphasia)
- Marriage Length
- 16 years
