The wife of Hollywood star Bruce Willis, Emma Heming Willis, gave more details about the actor’s battle with dementia.
Emma explained that the diagnosis helped Willis’ family and friends better understand his behavior. He first shared the news of the actor’s frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis earlier this year.
Emma Hemming Gives Update On Bruce Willis’ Dementia
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Emma gave an update on the state of the “Pulp Fiction” actor’s health after first announcing his frontotemporal dementia in February.
She opened up about it in an op-ed for Maria Shriver’s Sunday paper on November 11. Emma told how scared she was to make an early announcement about her illness. However, he could finally “breathe” when it was over.
The model revealed that months after diagnosis, 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 added, “His diagnosis allowed us to put what had once felt so confusing into a medical context.”
The 48-year-old found more ways to help Willis through the disease by reading “specific information” on the topic. He is also encouraged by people in his shoes.
Emma says, “With a specific diagnosis, you have the opportunity to find a community. You can connect with people who understand your story immediately. You don’t have to explain yourself.”
Emma Wants To Spread Awareness About Disease
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Emma revealed it was hard to talk about Bruce’s FTD diagnosis, but she knew she had to talk about it to raise awareness about the disease.
He made a distinction between the well-known Alzheimer’s disease and Willis’ condition. Emma said, “The world needs to know that not all dementia is Alzheimer’s and not all dementia affects memory. Diseases like FTD come with changes in behavior, personality, language or movement.”
Emma states that the Willis family’s goal is to “end FTD.” He noted that the first treatment that can modify FTD is being tested and is actively seeking volunteers.
As she researches the disease, Emma’s eyes open to the reality of someone else in her and Willis’ shoes. This incident finally changed his view of the world.
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He said, “I have become more compassionate. I found that I was able to hold more space for what others might be experiencing. I am grateful and also sad.”
The model added, “There’s power in being an advocate for this community. It’s something I want our kids to see me face out loud, working with others, fighting the stigma and isolation that a disease like this can bring.”
Emma notes that knowing so many other people through her family’s experience every day has made her stronger.
Willis’ Daughter Tallulah Says It’s ‘The Same’
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Before Emma’s revelation, Willis’ daughter Tallulah, who he shares with his ex-wife Demi Moore, spoke about her illness.
He stated on an episode of the “Drew Barrymore Show” that the “Die Hard” star’s condition was “the same.” Tallulah later described it as “a very aggressive cognitive disease.”
Despite struggling to understand and manage him well, the 29-year-old still loves his father. He explains that his illness doesn’t change how they feel about each other, and that it matters most to him.
“I think in this regard I have learned is the best thing you can ask for, and what I have seen [in him] do I see love when I’m with him and it’s my dad and he loves me,” said Tallulah.
Tallulah Wants To Be An Archaeologist For Willis Matters
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The “Scarlet Letter” actress, who is the youngest of Willis’ three children with Moore, revealed her father’s plans to become an archaeologist.
Tallulah recalled going through the 68-year-old’s things, some of which she collected throughout her acting career. He explained that it was emotional for him and helped him heal from the heartache of Willis’ condition.
Tallulah says, “Part of the wonderful way for me to heal is to be an archaeologist of my father’s property, his world.”
She added that they made her feel more connected to him, saying, “And being able to see through those photos. … He’s my age who lives in Hell’s Kitchen and he’s really stupid, and he’s a no-nonsense person and I’m a absurd and therefore there is an interesting connection.”
Tallulah emphasized the importance of sharing information about FTD. He added that spreading the word about FTD is important because there is not enough information.
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