Bruce Willis is affected by a type of dementia, particularly frontotemporal dementia (FTD), his family members introduced on Thursday. In a press release, the Willis household stated the 67-year-old actor’s situation has worsened since he was identified with aphasia final yr.
“Sadly, challenges with communication are only one symptom of the illness Bruce faces. Whereas that is painful, it’s a reduction to lastly have a transparent prognosis,” they shared.
The Willis household needs to make clear FTD by coming ahead with the information.
“FTD is a merciless illness that many people have by no means heard of and might strike anybody. For individuals below 60, FTD is the most typical type of dementia, and since getting the prognosis can take years, FTD is probably going way more prevalent than we all know. As we speak there are not any remedies for the illness, a actuality that we hope can change within the years forward. As Bruce’s situation advances, we hope that any media consideration could be centered on shining a light-weight on this illness that wants much more consciousness and analysis,” the household added.
“Bruce all the time believed in utilizing his voice on this planet to assist others, and to boost consciousness about vital points each publicly and privately. We all know in our hearts that — if he might in the present day — he would need to reply by bringing world consideration and a connectedness with those that are additionally coping with this debilitating illness and the way it impacts so many people and their households,” the Willis’s continued.
“Bruce has all the time discovered pleasure in life — and has helped everybody he is aware of to do the identical. It has meant the world to see that sense of care echoed again to him and to all of us,” the assertion concluded. “We have now been so moved by the love you might have all shared for our pricey husband, father, and buddy throughout this tough time. Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will allow us to assist Bruce reside as full a life as doable.”
The assertion was posted by Bruce’s spouse, Emma Willis, plus ex-wife Demi Moore and their three grownup daughters: Rumer Willis, Scout Willis and Tallulah Willis. (Bruce additionally shares daughters Evelyn, 8, and Mabel, 10, with Emma.)
Bruce’s household introduced his aphasia prognosis in March 2022 as they revealed he would now not be performing. Aphasia is a situation the place an individual loses the flexibility to speak.
“Because of this and with a lot consideration Bruce is stepping away from the profession that has meant a lot to him,” they shared on the time. “This can be a actually difficult time for our household and we’re so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and assist. We’re shifting by means of this as a powerful household unit, and needed to deliver his followers in as a result of we all know how a lot he means to you, as you do to him. As Bruce all the time says, ‘Reside it up’ and collectively we plan to just do that.”
Since coming ahead with the well being information, the Willis ladies and Moore have shared a number of images of Bruce having fun with life away from Hollywood on social media. He is set to grow to be a grandfather for the primary time this yr as Rumer is pregnant together with her first little one.
