Emma Heming Willis Gives Emotional Update on Life with Bruce Willis and His Dementia Diagnosis

Emma Heming Willis recently opened up about how her family is navigating life with Bruce Willis as he deals with frontotemporal dementia. The 47 year old model and wellness entrepreneur appeared on the Today show and gave a heartfelt update on their situation.

She told host Savannah Guthrie that things are going as well as they can under the circumstances. You know were doing well she said. My husband is supported and loved and were doing the best we can.

Emma explained that caring for Bruce has taught her so much about looking after herself too. That realization led her to launch her brain health brand Make Time Wellness. She pointed out how one in five women will face Alzheimers compared to one in ten men and she really wants to spark more conversations around brain health especially for women.

What Ive learned is that its so important to care for ourselves she shared. If were not caring for ourselves how can we care for the people we love. Its really important to prioritize our health and our brain health. There are actually things we can do today that will support our brain tomorrow.

The couple has been facing some tough choices lately. Earlier this year Emma shared that they decided to move Bruce to a second home as his condition progressed. It was one of the hardest decisions she said and it didnt come easy. As a caregiver you have to make choices that are best for the whole family and safest for your loved one.

Her main concern was protecting their two young daughters Mabel Ray who is 14 and Evelyn Penn who is 12. Bruce wouldnt want his girls lives to be overshadowed by his disease she explained. Things had gotten really tough with no sleepovers or play dates and the house feeling closed off.

Bruce who is now 71 was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023. The family has been open about the journey since then. Emma says hes still very much present in his body and theyve been adapting right along with him every step of the way.

Its clear the family is leaning on love support and taking things one day at a time. Their strength in the face of this challenge is truly inspiring.