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Emma Heming Willis: “Bruce never fully understood what was happening and maybe that’s a form of protection”

Published January 28, 2026, 20:13
Emma Heming Willis: “Bruce never fully understood what was happening and maybe that’s a form of protection”

Emma Heming Willis has spoken about her daily life with her husband, Bruce Willis, who has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. She revealed that Bruce has not fully grasped his diagnosis, which, while challenging, offers a form of relief. This situation is linked to anosognosia, a neurological difficulty that prevents the brain from recognizing changes happening within the body. The family has adapted to the situation, with love being expressed in different ways. Emma Willis also discussed informing their two daughters about their father’s illness and her efforts to be honest with them, while focusing on the present.