The actor is in good hands with his wife of over 13 years by his side (Picture: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis has turned to a specialist for help after the Hollywood star was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
The Die Hard actor, 67, was diagnosed with aphasia last year, and his family announced that he would be taking a step back from the spotlight.
In a statement released earlier this month, it was reveled that his issues had ‘progressed’.
In a new heartfelt Instagram post, Emma revealed that she’s drafted in a specialist to help out with her husband’s degenerative condition.
Alongside a photo of her with specialist Teepa Snow, 44-year-old Emma, who married the Pulp Fiction legend in 2009, wrote: ‘I’m grateful I had the opportunity to work with [Teepa Snow] who has helped me add to my dementia care toolbox.
‘She’s a loving, compassionate and skilled leader in this space who navigates herself with pure empathy. She’s a gift.’
Emma shared appreciative post on her Instagram page (Picture: Instagram/@emmahemingwillis)
Emma and Bruce married in 2009 (Picture: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)
Bruce will soon welcome his first grandchild, the first child of his 34-year-old daughter Rumer Willis, whom he shares with ex-wife Demi Moore.
Rumer is the eldest of Bruce’s five daughters: Scout LaRue Willis, 31; Tallulah Willis, 29; Mabel Ray Willis, 10; and Evelyn Penn Willis, 8.
The legendary actor shares his eldest three daughters with Charlie’s Angels star Demi, 60, while his youngest two he welcomed with Emma.
Earlier this month, the family shared the lengthy health update on the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration’s website.
‘As a family, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for the outpouring of love and compassion for Bruce over the past ten months,’ they began.
‘Your generosity of spirit has been overwhelming, and we are tremendously grateful for it. For your kindness, and because we know you love Bruce as much as we do, we wanted to give you an update.
Bruce took a step back from the spotlight last year (Picture: Getty Images)
‘Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD).
‘Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.’
They went on to call FTD a ‘cruel disease’ which can ‘strike anyone’, as they also said for people under 60 it’s the most common type of dementia.
The family also warned that because getting a diagnosis can take years, the condition is likely more prevalent than we think.
‘Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead,’ they continued.
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‘As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.’
Touchingly, the family added that they know ‘in their hearts’ Bruce would ‘if he could today’ respond by raising ‘global awareness’ and enhancing ‘connectedness’ between those also dealing with the ‘debilitating’ disease.
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He is getting the best possible care.
