“They don’t know how long he’s got”: Bruce Willis’ Family is Desperately Trying to Have Quality Time With the Hollywood Legend Amid Battle With Dementia
Bruce Willis was recently diagnosed with FTD, a form of dementia that impacts behavior, language, and movement. This came after his family shared last March that Willis was retiring from acting due to aphasia, a disorder causing difficulty with speech and comprehension.
How is Bruce Willis’ family coping with his condition?
Aphasia can result from brain injuries or strokes, but in Willis’ case was a symptom of the now-revealed FTD diagnosis. As his communication challenges have worsened over time, it confirms frontotemporal dementia’s gradual onset.
According to an insider speaking to In Touch Weekly, Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis, ex-wife Demi Moore, and his daughters have been heavily impacted by seeing his health deteriorate firsthand.
“They’re all sad for Bruce. They don’t know how long he’s got, so they’re treating every day like it’s his last,” shares the source.
To maximize their remaining days together, Bruce Willis‘ tight-knit family has been cooking his favorite meals, reading aloud together, and simply sitting quietly in his company.
“Everyone just wants to spend as much quality time with him,” the insider says, adding they’re ensuring “he knows how deeply loved and appreciated he is.”
This quality bonding is crucial, as Willis’ FTD has now advanced to where he no longer recognizes his own family at times. Coping with this challenging new reality has been “emotionally difficult” for those close to the legendary Die Hard icon.
What comes next for Bruce Willis?
With frontotemporal dementia’s course tragically impossible to predict, Bruce Willis’ loved ones are focused solely on embracing each moment while keeping him comfortable amid the battle ahead.
Their tight support has already seen Willis’ wife and daughters raise considerable FTD awareness across awareness campaigns and TV interviews. As his health remains fragile, they continue honoring Willis’ towering legacy through this uplifting advocacy.
The family’s clear commitment remains to make sure Bruce Willis’ days, however, many remain, are filled with all the joy and love built over an esteemed career now cut devastatingly short. But his iconic performances will endure as a timeless reminder of Willis’ talents for generations of fans to come.
