Emma Heming Willis, the wife of movie star Bruce Willis, has penned a heart-wrenching tribute to her husband on his birthday following his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.
Bruce’s daughter Rumer recently confirmed the news of his diagnosis, one year after his ex-wife Demi Moore revealed that he had aphasia, which is a symptom of this devastating condition.
Rumer shared the news of her father’s FTD diagnosis on Instagram, explaining that his condition has worsened since the initial diagnosis of aphasia, and that communication difficulties are just one aspect of the disease. While the news is terrible, having a definite diagnosis has brought some comfort to the family.
Emma took to Instagram to address the paparazzi who were trying to capture footage of her husband following the news of his illness. She used the opportunity to raise awareness about dementia and to urge photographers to respect her husband’s privacy.
On Bruce’s birthday, Emma wrote a moving tribute to her husband, admitting that she was struggling with sadness and grief every single day.
She also shared that preparing footage for Bruce’s birthday reel was “like a knife in my heart,” but she did it for the sake of her husband’s followers, whom she knows mean a great deal to him.
Tallulah Willis, Bruce’s third oldest child, also celebrated her father’s birthday on Instagram, sharing a slideshow of vibrant photographs of him throughout his life.
Bruce Willis has had a long and successful career in Hollywood, starring in numerous blockbuster movies.
His fans are rallying around him and his family during this difficult time, sending messages of love and support.