Bruce Willis Faces Frontotemporal Dementia, Family Shares Emotional Tributes

On Father’s Day 2025, Rumer Willis paid an emotional tribute to her father, Bruce Willis, who is battling frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a progressive neurological condition that affects communication and personality. She expressed a mix of grief and gratitude, reflecting on the challenges of connecting with her father due to his condition, while cherishing the moments they still share, especially his joyful reactions to her young daughter, Louetta. Bruce Willis retired from acting in 2022 following an aphasia diagnosis, with the more specific FTD diagnosis confirmed in 2023. Emma Heming Willis, Bruce’s wife, also shared her profound sadness while highlighting Bruce’s ongoing presence and the lessons of resilience and unconditional love he imparts to their children despite his illness. Both Rumer and Emma extended support and love to other families coping with disabilities and caregiving challenges, with Emma announcing her upcoming caregiver guide book inspired by their journey. The family’s openness about Bruce Willis’s health has brought attention to the realities of FTD and the importance of cherishing time with loved ones facing such diagnoses.