Bruce Willis Diagnosed With Frontotemporal Dementia, His Wife Emma Reveals: ‘Condition Has Progressed’

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Bruce Willisโ€˜ loved ones shared a heartbreaking update on the 67-year-oldโ€™s declining health.

The Die Hard actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his wife, Emma Heming, confirmed via Instagram on Thursday, February 16.

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โ€œOur family wanted to start by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruceโ€™s original diagnosis. In the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing,โ€ the message read.

โ€œSince we announced Bruceโ€™s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruceโ€™s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD),โ€ the statement, which was additionally posted to the father-of-fiveโ€™s ex-wife Demi Mooreโ€˜s Instagram account, as well as the profiles of his and Mooreโ€™s three daughters โ€” Rumer, Scout, and Tallullah.

(Bruce additionally shares Mabel, 10, and Evelyn, 8, with his wife, Emma.)

โ€œUnfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces,โ€ the note continued. โ€œWhile this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis. To read our full statement and learn more about this disease please go to the link in our bio. In Love & GratitudeLadies of Willis/Mooreโค๏ธ.โ€

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