Emma Heming Willis Raises FTD Awareness

Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) after initially being thought to suffer from aphasia, a condition affecting communication. His wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed that his early symptoms, particularly changes in language, were initially dismissed as a return of his childhood stutter. Emma shared that Willis has always had a stutter but was able to cover it up, which delayed the recognition of his dementia symptoms. The Willis family, including his ex-wife Demi Moore and their children, have been supporting him through his diagnosis and advocating for awareness of FTD, a progressive and terminal condition. Emma emphasizes the importance of educating their children about their father's illness without shielding them from the reality. The family announced in early 2022 that Willis would retire from acting due to his health challenges.