Emma Heming Willis Details Bruce Willis' FTD Care

Bruce Willis was first diagnosed with aphasia in 2022 and received a more specific diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023. Emma Heming Willis says Bruce is unaware of his decline — a condition she describes as both a "blessing and a curse" because it spares him distress while making the situation painful for the family. She says the return of his childhood stutter was an early symptom she did not recognize, and early behavioral changes led her to initially think their marriage was failing. After facing intense public judgment and feeling isolated by the diagnostic process and lack of support, Emma moved Bruce into a separate home with caregivers to protect him and their young children. She has become an advocate raising awareness about FTD and caregiver support and describes caring for him as one of the most rewarding and transformative experiences of her life.