Bruce Willis’ wife gives huge dementia update – actor moved to “second home”

Early Symptoms and Misinformation

The interview also touched upon the unsettling early signs of the illness. For someone known for his talkative and engaged nature, the shift was stark. “He was just a little more quiet and, when the family would get together, he would just melt a little bit,” Heming Willis told ABC, detailing the early symptoms. “He felt a little removed, a little cold, not like Bruce who was very warm and very affectionate. To go the complete opposite of that was alarming and scary.”

These updates follow previous reports citing sources close to the family that Willis was experiencing a general decline in acuity, struggles with recognition, and a decreased appetite, which is common in FTD patients. Emma had previously publicly pushed back against “blurbs of misinformation,” specifically being “triggered” by claims that suggested “there is no more joy in my husband.”

The family’s decision to house the actor separately reflects the specialized, low-stimulation environment necessary for managing advanced frontotemporal dementia, prioritizing his safety and the emotional well-being of his young children while ensuring the entire family remains deeply connected.