Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, has shared a poignant update regarding their living arrangements following the actor’s diagnosis with frontotemporal degeneration (FTD).
In 2023, Willis’ family announced that he had been diagnosed with FTD, a rare form of dementia affecting the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This condition has led to the decision that Bruce and Emma now reside in separate homes. More than 55 million people globally are affected by dementia, and Willis’ family is among those navigating its challenges.
During an interview with ABC News, Emma explained that Bruce has moved into a separate residence to accommodate the needs of their children, Mabel and Evelyn. She described the move as one of the most difficult choices they have made, but also the best one for their family.
In her words, “Bruce would want that for our daughters. He would want them to be in a home that was more tailored to their needs, not his needs.”
Bruce is now residing in a one-story house with the support of a dedicated care team. Emma emphasized the importance of maintaining a connection, saying, “When we go over, either we’re outside, or we’re watching a movie…it’s just really about being able to be there, and connect with Bruce.” She also highlighted the love and warmth that fills the home, noting the continued presence and support from Bruce’s friends.
In response to public reactions about their living situation, Emma addressed the matter in an Instagram video. She noted the divided opinions and stressed that personal experience is crucial in understanding their decision.
“What I knew is that by sharing some of our intimate information, we would see these two camps. It would be people with an opinion versus people with an actual experience,” she explained.
Emma continued by emphasizing that without firsthand experience, others cannot fully understand the family dynamics or Bruce’s condition. “The truth is that the opinions are so loud and they’re so noisy. But if they don’t have the experience of this, they don’t get a say, and they definitely don’t get a vote.”