A few weeks later, the Hollywood actor was spotted in public and his wife Emma Hemig was reacting to the treatment he was getting from the press.
Bruce Willis’ wife petitions the paparazzi after the actor’s photos
On March 2, the 67-year-old actor, accompanied by two friends, went to a cafeteria in Santa Monica (California, USA).
Bruce Willis was first caught after reporting that he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
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A day later, Emma Heming took to her social networks to reflect on what had happened. In a short video, he said that when a person with dementia “goes out into the world,” even if it’s just for a cup of coffee, it’s a “difficult and distressing experience for any caregiver.”
In his case, that concern was compounded by photographers and videographers trying to get Bruce Willis’s attention. As the actor’s wife recounted what happened on that outing, her voice broke.
Once she regained her composure, the model made a request to the paparazzi:
“Just keep your seat. I know this is your job, but just keep your space. Please don’t yell at my husband, don’t ask how he’s doing or whatever… Just don’t do it. Give him space, allow our family or whoever is with him that day to get him safely from point A to point B.”
Similarly, the mother of Bruce Willis’ youngest daughters added that this was done “in the spirit of raising awareness of dementia,” especially as much needs to be done to educate those affected about the treatment they should be afforded.
In the comments, netizens expressed their admiration for Emma for the work she does as the actor’s caregiver and main contact channel. Also some left care recommendations.
Bruce Willis’ wife shares her experience caring for the actor who has dementia
When the actor’s family announced his new diagnosis, they expressed a wish that the focus would be on raising awareness of the disease.
In this sense, Emma Heming is gradually becoming the spokesperson for the topic.
Just days ago, at the end of February, she shared on her Instagram account that she saw a specialist who “helped me expand my dementia care toolbox.”
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Bruce Willis resurfaced on social media alongside his ex-wife Demi Moore just days after it was revealed his health had allegedly deteriorated due to the aphasia he suffers from.
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Radar Online reported on Dec. 7 that the 67-year-old actor “can’t say much” nor does he catch any part of “what the others are saying,” according to a source consulted.
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“There are days when [sus familiares] You see glimpses of old Bruce, but they’re short and wide apart. It seems like he’s getting further and further away from them and it breaks their hearts,” the insider explained.
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The source also claimed that Moore, who had three daughters with Willis during their 11-year marriage, became much closer to him after he was diagnosed with his illness.
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This December 13, the protagonist of tapes like Ghost made it clear that she considers her ex-partner part of her family by posting several photos on her Instagram account in which they appear together.
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In one of the snaps, the actor appears alongside his wife Emma Heming, Demi Moore and their five daughters: Tallulah, Scout, Rumer, Evelyn Penn and Mabel Ray.
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“We’re family! Get in the Christmas spirit!” he wrote in the post, which includes a picture of Bruce and Emma holding hands.
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People say the snaps could have been taken earlier this month as the blended family gathered to celebrate the holidays.
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Tallulah shared a photo of her with Moore, Willis and their dog, Pilaf. “I love my parents and my family,” she wrote in the caption.
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For her part, the actor’s wife posted the family postcard posted by Demi Moore to her Instagram Stories just hours ago, captioning the message: “Happy Holidays from our family to yours.”
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Just around Christmas time, source Radar Online revealed that despite Bruce Willis’ deteriorating health, the family is trying to stay strong.
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“They know it won’t be here forever, so cherish every moment. […] The girls can’t imagine Christmas without their father,” she said.
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“All you can do is tell him you love him and pray for a Christmas miracle,” she added.
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Willis’ family announced in March that he was “quitting” his decades-long acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia, so they were all going through “a really challenging time.”
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The Mayo Clinic notes that aphasia “can impair language, the way you write and understand written and spoken language” and that its most common cause “is brain damage from stroke.”
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