Bruce Willis’ family is said to be ‘soaking up every moment’ with him while they still can ahead of Christmas holidays with the Die Hard legend
Bruce Willis’ family is said to be “soaking up every minute” with him while they still can.
The 68-year-old Die Hard actor has frontotemporal dementia (FTR) – a rare form of the disease that causes personality, behavior and language to deteriorate – and an insider has now said that despite the sad nature of the situation, it has really “brought the whole family closer together.” as they rallied to support him.
A source told this week’s issue. UsWeekly: “Bruce has good days and bad days, but in the last two months there have been far more bad days than good. This experience has brought the whole family even closer together.”
His wife Emma Heming Willis recently fought back tears while sharing news about his health.
Bruce Willis’ family is said to be “soaking up every minute” with him while they still can; Pictured are Demi Moore, Emmy Heming Willis, Bruce, Tallulah, Scout, Rumer, Mabel and Evelyn Willis
The 68-year-old Die Hard actor has frontotemporal dementia (FTR) – an unusual form of the disease that causes deterioration in personality, behavior and language – and an insider has now said that despite the sad nature of the situation, it has actually “brought the whole family closer together.” as they rallied to support him
“No one knows how much time Bruce has left, so they are enjoying every minute they have with him. (Everything) revolves around him. “Bruce has 24-hour care, but at least one family member is with him at all times.”
Bruce, who is married to model Emma Heming Willis, 45, but has daughters Rumer, 35, Scout, 32, and Tallulah, 29, with ex-wife Demi Moore, became a grandfather for the first time when his older brother welcomed daughter Louetta. April.
A second insider added that the House Bunny star is keen to make sure as much as possible that the baby is “involved” with Bruce, who was spotted on a rare outing.
A source said: “As soon as Bruce was diagnosed, everyone came together to keep his family’s memory alive and to be there as a constant reminder that they loved him.”
Adding: “Rumer wants to make sure Louetta knows (Bruce). She wants him to be actively involved in Louetta’s life. This is a special connection.
“No one knows how much time Bruce has left, so they are enjoying every minute they have with him. (Everything) revolves around him. Bruce has 24/7 care, but at least one family member is with him at all times;’ pictured with daughter Tallulah
Bruce, who is married to model Emma Heming Willis, 45, but has daughters Rumer, 35, Scout, 32, and Tallulah, 29, with ex-wife Demi Moore, became a grandfather for the first time when his older brother welcomed daughter Louetta. April; pictured with daughter Rumer and granddaughter Luetta
Bruce and Emma have two daughters: Mabel Ray, 11, and Evelyn Penn, eight; couple pictured on September 11, 2009 in New York.
Bruce and Demi divorced in 2000, she married Ashton Kutcher in 2005, and he married Emma in 2009. Despite this, the exes remain good friends to this day. Bruce and Emma were seen on October 11, 2019 in New York.
Bruce has become a household name in a number of films, including Pulp Fiction, Die Hard (pictured), Moonlight, Armageddon, The Fifth Element, 12 Monkeys, Unbreakable, Tears of the Sun. and many others.
Bruce and Emma have two daughters: Mabel Ray, 11, and Evelyn Penn, eight.
The couple got married in 2009.
Just a few weeks ago, Emma admitted she feels lucky to have the “resources” she has during such a difficult time, although she feels “guilty” that others don’t have access to them either.
She told Sunday Paper Maria Shriver: “I struggle with guilt knowing that I have resources that others don’t.
“When I can go for a walk to clear my head, it’s not lost on me that not all care partners can do that.
“When I share our family’s journey in the media, I realize there are thousands of untold, unheard stories, each deserving of compassion and care.”