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Emma Heming Willis was 'panicked' by husband Bruce Willis' dementia diagnosis
Emma Heming Willis is opening up about her private world with husband Bruce Willis. The advocate and model, 47, is getting candid in an upcoming interview with Diane Sawyer about the 70-year-old "Die Hard" actor's dementia diagnosis and how the family is handling it all. "I was so panicked, and I just remember hearing it and just not hearing anything else," Heming Willis told Sawyer in a teaser clip released Wednesday, Aug. 13. The actress' interview with Sawyer is set to air in full during the ABC special "Emma & Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey" on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 8 p.m. ET. The legendary actor retired after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023. Earlier this year, after the death of Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife and caregiver Betsy Arakawa, Heming Willis wrote in a vulnerable Instagram caption that "caregivers need care too. Period. Full stop. #supportcaregivers." On Father's Day, Heming Willis spoke out about what their "unexpected journey" looks like for her family. In an Instagram post on Sunday, June 15, she wished a happy Father's Day "to all the dads living with disability or disease, showing up in the ways they can and to the children who show up for them." She added that Willis teaches their children "resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength in simply being present." The couple share two daughters: Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11. The actor also has three adult daughters with his ex-wife and Oscar nominee Demi Moore: Rumer, 36; Scout, 34; and Tallulah, 31. But Heming Willis also shared that she was feeling "profoundly sad today," reflecting, "I wish, with every cell in my body, that things could be different for him and lighter for our family." She said the phrase "it is what it is" helps her "return to the acceptance of what is and not fight this every step of the way like I used to." On March 21, the couple celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary: "Today marks 16 years with the love of a lifetime," Heming Willis wrote in a heartfelt Instagram caption. "We've shared monumental highs and devastating lows, and through it all, we've built something timeless," Heming Willis wrote. "I'm so deeply grateful for every chapter I've had with him—and all the ones we'll continue to write, in our language of unconditional love."
3 days ago
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Emma Heming Willis shares reaction to Bruce Willis' dementia diagnosis in new interview with Diane Sawyer
Emma Heming Willis is sharing new details about her husband Bruce Willis' diagnosis of dementia and how she and her family are coping. In a new interview with ABC News' Diana Sawyer, Heming Willis said she remembers exactly how she felt when her husband, the star of movies such as "Die Hard" and "Pulp Fiction," was diagnosed. "I was so panicked, and I just remember hearing it and just not hearing anything else," Heming Willis told Saywer in the interview, which will air in full during the ABC special "Emma & Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey," airing Aug. 26, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. "It was like I was free-falling," she added. In 2023, Willis' family shared he had also been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a type of dementia that impacts one's personality and may cause behavioral changes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since revealing her husband's diagnoses publicly, Heming Willis has been open about the struggles of caregiving, and the support needed for family members. Dementia -- an umbrella term for a decline in mental ability -- impacts millions of Americans and their families. According to the CDC, nearly 7 million older adults in the U.S. have Alzheimer's, the most common type of dementia. In 2024, Heming Willis -- who shares two daughters, Mabel and Evelyn, with her husband -- announced she would author a book about caregiving, based on her personal experience. The book, titled "The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope and Yourself on the Caregiving Path," will be released Sept. 9. When asked by Sawyer what love is to her, Heming Willis said through her family's journey, she has felt "lucky" to have love. "Love is beautiful. It's grand. It's unconditional. I'm so lucky to feel the love," she said. In addition to his daughters with Heming Willis, Willis is also a father to three older daughters, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, whom he shares with ex-wife Demi Moore.
Yahoo
25-07-2025
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Bruce Willis' Wife Sends Clear 2-Word Message Amid Husband's Health Journey
Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, sent a clear message to family, friends, and fans on July 24. The author, whose book The Unexpected Journey is slated for a September release, took to her Instagram Stories with two words of advice: "Make time." "After my morning meditation. A gentle reminder to make time," she captioned a photo of her friend wearing a hat with the same message. "My beautiful friend making some time. I love to see it," Heming Willis added. Heming Willis has been an advocate for patients diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, which was Willis' diagnosis in 2023. The mom of two has also become a caregiver advocate, highlighting the importance of caregivers and the very real consequences that can arise from caregiver burnout. Heming Willis has kept her husband's health journey private, though she does share some updates with fans from time to time. On Father's Day, for example, she shared a candid post about how things used to be and admitted that she was feeling "profoundly sad." "Love deepens. It adapts. It stays, even when everything else change. But to be fair to myself, these symbolic days stir up a lot. I'm profoundly sad today. I wish, with every cell in my body, that things could be different for him and lighter for our family," she wrote on her Instagram Stories at the time. "As they say in our FTD community, 'It is what it is.' And while that might sound dismissive, to me, it's not. It grounds me. It helps me return to the acceptance of what is and not fight this every step of the way like I used to. Today, let's celebrate the badass dads, those who are here, and those we carry with us. Onward," she Willis' Wife Sends Clear 2-Word Message Amid Husband's Health Journey first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 24, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
10-07-2025
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Bruce Willis' Wife ‘Feeling Some Trepidation' Over What Lies Ahead
Emma Heming Willis is preparing for the release of her new book, The Unexpected Journey, which will be released in September. Over the next several weeks, she will be heading out to promote the book and she admits that she's feeling a bit of anxiety for this next phase. "I've been feeling some trepidation about stepping out to promote this book. Public speaking and being forward-facing don't come naturally to me," Heming Willis captioned an Instagram post on July 5. "I know it might not seem that way, but the truth is, this is me stepping way out of my comfort zone. Still, when you care deeply about something - when you know your story, tools, lived experience, and the lessons you've learned might help someone else, you speak up," she continued, adding, "Because the causes I care about are bigger than me. And the call to support others is louder than my fear. This book isn't just mine, it's for all of us walking this road." Heming Willis, 47, is the primary caregiver for Bruce Willis, 70, who has been diagnosed with frototemporal dementia. Heming Willis received a great deal of support from fans as she embarks on this next part of her book journey. "I have already ordered this book and can't wait to get it! Currently I'm not a caregiver, but want to be the best supportive friend that I can to a couple of friends who are caregivers," one person wrote. "You're an inspiration. I hope the takeaways from your book help caregivers in different communities including those dealing with disabilities," someone else said. "Good for you Emma. Get out there keep doing the right thing for the right reasons. Super proud of you and I hope your proud of yourself also," a third comment Willis' Wife 'Feeling Some Trepidation' Over What Lies Ahead first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 5, 2025
15-06-2025
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Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming says she feels 'profoundly sad' on Father's Day
The wife of Bruce Willis, shared a touching message on Instagram Sunday, honoring not only her husband but also other dads "living with disability or disease." Heming Willis, who shares daughters Mabel Ray and Evelyn Penn with the actor who was diagnosed with aphasia in 2022 and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, posted a photo of Bruce cuddling one of their girls, along with a moving caption. "Happy Father's Day to all the dads living with disability or disease, showing up in the ways they can and to the children who show up for them," she wrote in the caption. "What Bruce teaches our girls goes far beyond words. Resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength in simply being present. This photo says so much. Love deepens. It adapts. It stays, even when everything else changes." Heming Willis also reflected on the emotional complexity of the day. "But to be fair to myself, these symbolic days stir up a lot. I'm profoundly sad today. I wish, with every cell in my body, that things could be different for him and lighter for our family," she continued. Referencing a phrase often used in the frontotemporal dementia (FTD) community, she added, "As they say in our FTD community, It is what it is.' And while that might sound dismissive, to me, it's not. It grounds me. It helps me return to the acceptance of what is and not fight this every step of the way like I used to." Concluding the post, she wrote, "Today, let's celebrate the badass dads, those who are here, and those we carry with us 💙 Onward." This isn't the first time Heming Willis has spoken publicly about the emotional realities of life since Willis' diagnosis. Last December, she shared a throwback photo marking the anniversary of their relationship, opening up about how those milestones have changed. "17 years of us ♥️," she wrote at the time. "Anniversaries used to bring excitement -- now, if I'm honest, they stir up all the feelings, leaving a heaviness in my heart and a pit in my stomach." "I give myself 30 minutes to sit in the 'why him, why us,' to feel the anger and grief," she continued. "Then I shake it off and return to what is. And what is… is unconditional love." "I feel blessed to know it, and it's because of him," she said. "I'd do it all over again and again in a heartbeat 💞." In addition to the two daughters he shares with Heming Willis, Willis is also a father to Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, whom he shares with ex-wife Demi Moore. Heming Willis is currently working on a book about caregiving, set to be released in 2025.
