Bruce Willis’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, has revealed that the 70-year-old actor now lives in a nearby “second home” with a full-time care team as his family manages the progression of frontotemporal dementia. The update came during an ABC special in which Emma described the move as a difficult but necessary step to provide the best environment for their daughters and for Bruce’s care.
Emma said the decision was made so the couple’s children could have stability and a home tailored to their needs while Bruce is cared for in a setting arranged for his condition. She stressed that, physically, Bruce remains in generally good health, but that his ability to communicate has declined — a change the family has adapted to with new ways of interacting.
The Willis family first announced Bruce’s diagnosis publicly in 2022 as aphasia, and later confirmed a more specific diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Family statements and Emma’s recent interview reiterate that communication challenges are a core feature of his illness and that the family continues to focus on his comfort and quality of life.
Emma — who discusses her caregiving journey in an upcoming book and in the ABC special — described both painful moments and small, meaningful glimpses of Bruce’s personality that still surface. She has asked for privacy as the family navigates care decisions, while also speaking publicly to raise awareness about FTD and supporting other caregivers.
The family’s disclosures have prompted widespread media coverage and public sympathy as friends and fans react to updates about the actor who rose to fame in films such as Die Hard and Pulp Fiction. Officials and family members have not provided medical records beyond the family’s statements; reporters say the updates come directly from Emma’s interview and the family’s prior announcements.
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