“Holidays are hard, anniversaries are hard”: Emma Heming Willis Cried on Her 16th Wedding Anniversary With Bruce Willis as the Actor Fights For His Life
Bruce Willis is an American retired actor who first rose to prominence with his role in the comedy-drama series Moonlighting. He has done many prominent films like The Sixth Sense, Pulp Fiction, Sin City, Looper, Glass, and many more. However, he is best known for his portrayal of John McClane in the Die Hard franchise.
Bruce Willis, 68, was diagnosed with aphasia in 2022 before the diagnosis was updated to frontotemporal dementia. The symptoms of this illness include personality changes, trouble communicating, mobility issues, decreased self-awareness, and others. Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, has been open about the actor and the struggle they have to go through. She has spoken out about the challenges of being his caregiver in the past as well. Recently, she opened up in an Instagram video about her struggles in the holiday seasons and anniversaries amidst the actor’s declining health condition.
Emma Heming Willis breaks down in tears on her wedding anniversary as Bruce Willis fights for dementia
Model actor Emma Heming Willis, who is the wife of Bruce Willis, got candid about her struggles grappling with the new reality surrounding Willis’s illness. She took to Instagram to give the general public a glimpse into her disturbed mental state. In the video she shared, she appeared quite exhausted but hopeful while talking about the importance of a close support system, which is what her husband calls “the inner circle.”
She started off by saying that she got off the phone with a “close” friend of hers, with whom she had a “good cry,” and stressed the importance of having a close-knit trust group to help her go through this difficult time.
“It is really important to be able to have someone that you can trust with your feelings. Instead of bottling them up and putting your best foot forward and just kind of soldiering through stuff, which I have a tendency to do.”
She also admitted that “holidays are hard” with Bruce Willis being this sick. However, she also mentioned that she has been trying to build community and connection this year.
“Anniversaries are hard, but for me this year it has really been about community – building a community – and connection. I just want to say that has been my lifeline, and I just want to thank you for that.”
Emma Heming Willis also put down a heartfelt caption that won the hearts of everyone on the internet. She seemed thankful and full of gratitude for the “inner circle” Bruce Willis refers to. According to her, they have been a constant source of support, which is all she could ask for at the moment. She also took the time to include her followers in the caption, saying that she appreciates all the good wishes and messages pouring in for Bruce Willis and her. Although she could not possibly get around to replying to all of them, it makes her feel “less alone.”
Emma Heming Willis struggles with “guilt” caring for her sick husband Bruce Willis
Emma Heming Willis opened up about the guilt she has been carrying within her ever since her husband was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in February. In a self-written article for Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, she talks about her privilege and why it makes her feel guilty to be able to access doctors and top-grade medical professionals while others might find it hard.
“I struggle with guilt, knowing that I have resources that others don’t. When I’m able to get out for a hike to clear my head, it’s not lost on me that not all care partners can do that. When what I share about our family’s journey gets press attention, I know that there are many thousands of untold, unheard stories, each of them deserving of compassion and concern. At the same time, I see that what I share matters to others who may be struggling, and in a small way makes them feel seen and understood.”
She went on to add that she wants to become an advocate for families going through FTD who cannot afford the same support system as her.
“I want people to know that when I hear from another family affected by FTD, I hear our family’s same story of grief, loss, and immense sadness echoed in theirs. It’s important to me to be an advocate on behalf of those families who don’t have the time, energy, or resources to advocate for themselves.”
In the article, she also talked about how grateful she is for everyone’s support, which never makes her feel alone. She also touted the people in the FTD community for being extremely compassionate and kind towards her and her husband.
Bruce Willis has retired from acting due to his illness and the hopes and prayers of fans go out to him during such a trying time.
