Bruce Willis Wife, Emma Heing Willis Slams Claims the Actor Has 'No More Joy' Amid Dementia Diagnosis
In a heartfelt Instagram video, Bruce Willis wife, Emma Heming Willis, refuted recent media reports that suggested her husband's life had lost all joy after his diagnosis of Aphasia progressed into Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
Expressing her frustration with sensational headlines, Emma clarified that these statements were far from the truth, according to HuffPost.
"I just got click-baited. I'm just scrolling, minding my own business, and just saw a headline that had to do with my own family," she shared in the video.
"The headline basically says there is no more joy in my husband. Now, I can just tell you, that is far from the truth," she added.
Bruce Willis, known for his iconic roles in movies like "Die Hard" and "Pulp Fiction," received an Aphasia diagnosis, a condition affecting language and communication skills.
Bruce Willis wife, Emma, a British model, married Willis in 2009, and they share two daughters: Mabel Ray Willis, 11, and Evelyn Penn Willis, 9.
Willis also has three daughters from his previous marriage to Demi Moore.
Despite facing the challenges of her husband's diagnosis, Emma emphasized that their family's journey involves more than grief and sadness.
"You start a new chapter and that chapter is filled with love, connection, joy, and happiness," she declared.
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Raising Awareness Through Make Time Wellness Brand
Emma Heming Willis' comments on her husband's diagnosis and the media's portrayal come after her recent conversation with PEOPLE, where she discussed her work with Make Time, a wellness brand she co-founded with Helen Christoni.
Make Time focuses on raising awareness about brain health, especially for women, and was recognized by PEOPLE as part of "Women Changing the World."
Through her work, Emma highlights the importance of shared experiences and community support for those dealing with neurocognitive disorders. "I've been able to lean in on this new community I find myself in, so giving back to people who are on this journey as care partners has been super meaningful," Bruce Willis wife explained.
Navigating Highs and Lows in the Journey
Since sharing her husband's diagnosis with the public, Emma has been candid about the highs and lows of their journey, EW reports.
Despite expressing guilt and sadness, she has also shared moments of happiness and celebration on social media.
In a powerful Instagram post, Emma criticized the misinformation surrounding dementia, urging media outlets to be more responsible in their reporting.
She emphasized the impact of misleading headlines on society's mental health, stating, "You wonder why anxiety and depression is up in our society.
I honestly think part of it has to do with this kind of clickbait, how things are framed and pushed out to us."
Bruce Willis wife, Emma, has also announced an upcoming book about dementia, drawing on her experiences as Bruce Willis's caregiver.
Scheduled for release in 2025 through Penguin Random House's The Open Field imprint, the book aims to provide a roadmap for caregivers, combining personal stories with expert advice.
"Dementia not only affects your loved one but can shake a whole family's foundation, and self, if you allow it," Emma emphasized.
"Identifying the right resources to educate and enlighten myself has been powerful and has allowed me the space to continue to move forward in the most positive way so that I can be the best mother, wife, daughter, friend, and care partner, she said.
Bruce Willis wife, Emma Heming Willis, added that she wants to share it with the next person who finds themselves in the same situation.
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Written by: Bert Hoover
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