Bruce Willis’ daughter, Rumer Willis, shared a touching photo of her father holding her when she was a child.
The image was accompanied by a sad caption in which she stated that she “misses” her father, somewhat implying that she misses the days before his dementia diagnosis.
Rumer’s photo of her dad comes days after her younger sister, Tallulah, shared a photo of the action star, highlighting the hurt in her current health status.
Bruce Willis’ Daughter ‘Misses Her Papa’
In what many saw as heartbreaking and heartbreaking, the 35-year-old daughter of Hollywood icon Bruce Willis posted a memorable photo of her and her father when she was a baby.
The image features the actress smiling widely while holding baby Rumer in her arms. Bruce is shirtless in the photo, while Rumer looks adorable in a sky blue baby dress paired with a matching hair tie.
Accompanying the adorable photo is a caption that evokes a painful reminder of Bruce’s current state of mind and well-being.
Rumer wrote on her Instagram page, “Really missing my papa today.” This short and concise note relates to Bruce’s diagnosis of dementia. The actor, earlier this year, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, which is a rare case.
His family has been very open about his illness, with Bruce’s wife, Emma Hemming Willis, stating that they hope to use their platform and voice to drive awareness of FTD.
Fans Sympathize With Rumer Willis Over Heartbreaking Post
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In the comments section of her post, fans of the actress shared their sympathies, with many expressing how painful it is to see a loved one suffer from dementia.
“Hug. It’s hard to miss someone who is still here. Dementia is a cruel beast,” wrote one.
Another fan commented, “I see what you mean. I have a case of dementia in the family, and unfortunately, it’s quite advanced. It’s hard, especially since it involves your dad. He was my hero in my childhood. It still is.”
A third person said, “Bruce Willis is an amazing actor and has been my hero since the days of Moonlighting. Sending him and the rest of your family lots of love & light. Meanwhile, FTD can go to hell.”
Actor Josh Rhett Noble, who appeared in Bruce’s 2022 film, “The Wrong Place,” also sympathized with Rumer, noting how he lost his father to FTD.
She wrote, “I love this photo. I unfortunately lost my father-in-law to FTD not too long ago. I didn’t know about Bruce’s diagnosis when we worked together in 2021. I love you so much. I appreciate your family being open about his condition and bringing awareness of this terrible disease. Sending you love and light.”
Tallulah Willis Talks About Bruce Willis’ Dad’s ‘Aggressive’ Dementia
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Tallulah, the youngest child of Bruce and his ex-wife, Demi Moore, spoke candidly about her father’s life since his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis during an appearance on the “Drew Barrymore Show.”
The 29-year-old said of Bruce’s well-being, “He’s the same, which I think in terms of what I’ve learned is the best thing you can ask for.”
Tallulah added, “I see love when I’m with him, and it’s my dad, and he loves me, which is very special.” The actor revealed that he “Die Hard” star has “aggressive cognitive disease,” adding that it’s a “very rare” form of dementia.
When asked about her family’s reasons for being open about Bruce’s condition, Tallulah said, “Well, I think it’s twofold. On the one hand, this is who we are as a family, but also, it is very important for us to spread awareness.”
“If we can take something that we’re struggling with as a family to help other people, to turn it into something beautiful about it, that’s really special for us,” he continued. “And part of the really beautiful way I’ve healed through this is to be like an archaeologist to my father’s world, to the little trinkets and his fathers.”
Bruce Willis’ Wife Talks About Lessons Learned From His Dementia Diagnosis
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Emma opens up about Bruce’s health in an op-ed for Maria Shriver Sunday paper on November 11. She recounted how scared she was to make the initial announcement about her diagnosis. However, he could finally “breathe” when it was over.
The model shared that it was easier to understand her husband’s behavior and connect with the FTD community.
“Bruce’s FTD diagnosis is devastating, but it explains a lot of what we’ve been through.”
Emma continued, “His diagnosis allowed us to put what had once felt so confusing into a medical context.” The 48-year-old has found more ways to help Bruce through the disease by reading “specific information” on the topic. He also gets motivated by seeing other people who are also carers.
Emma states, “With a specific diagnosis, you have the opportunity to find a community. You can connect with people who understand your story right away. You don’t have to explain yourself.”
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