It’s been a tough for Bruce Willis’ family as his condition has worsened since he diagnosed with aphasia in 2022.
The “Die Hard” actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia the following year. The condition causes personality changes and issues that affect than just his speech and movement.
Willis’ family has spent years making difficult decisions that will impact his future generations.
His wife Emma Heming Willis‘ decided to remove the actor from their family home and relocate him into his own residence for 24 hour care last year.
With a different dynamic, Bruce’s children are still struggling to navigate the reality of her father’s state.
His eldest daughter, Rumer Willis, recently detailed what their recent visits together have been like.
On a May 18 episode of Maeve Reilly’s “The Inside Edit” podcast, Rumer said she loves seeing her dad.
She expressed gratitude that her 3-year-old daughter, Louetta Isley Thomas Willis — Bruce’s only grandchild— had a chance to meet him.
Yet, her siblings, Scout, 34, and Tallulah Willis, 32, might not have that chance because they don’t have kids yet.
Rumer said, “Even though our time together is different now, I’m so grateful still that I have this time.”
She described their time together as “sweetness,” saying she now gets to see a softer side of her father that fans rarely saw on screen.
“He’s always been this kind of macho dude, but there’s a tenderness there,” Rumer added. “Maybe being Bruce Willis didn’t always allow him to show that side of himself.”
The 37-year-old also praised her family for how they’ve handled supporting her dad.
“I’m so grateful for how our family has rallied together in this way,” Rumer shared. “We don’t do it perfectly, but we’re always striving to continue to create connection and find ways to be with each other and support each other through something that is kind of unprecedented.”
Fans left heartfelt comments for Rumer.
One wrote, “My heart goes out to your family. Please stay together to help him through this.”
Another person commented, “Praying for Bruce. I hate that he’s going through this. This also goes for his family.”
A third gave props to his family writing, “So glad he has such a loving family around him. That has to be hard to watch him slip away.”
Willis welcomed his eldest three daughters with his ex-wife Demi Moore.
The former couple also share daughters Mabel Ray Willis, 14, and Evelyn Penn Willis, 12, with his current wife Emma.
Moore continues to be there even as “The Sixth Sense” star’s health continues to decline, with weekly check-ins.
Meanwhile, Emma faces blowback from critics who claim she’d rather speak on stages and TV than care for her husband. She has pushed back, saying she advocates for caregivers while helping manage Willis’ care.
In a May 27 interview with Today, Emma said, “You know, we’re doing well. My husband is supported and loved and we’re doing the best we can under the circumstances.”
“(Caregivers) can ask for help. They’re not a failure if they need the help,” she added. “It’s important for us to be able to put our health first, so that we can continue to care for the people that we love.”
Last August, Emma revealed that Willis had moved into a nearby one-story home to receive around-the-clock care. She and their daughters remained in the family home.
Emma said she still joins him for breakfast and dinner. Many fans, however, criticized the arrangement and called it selfish.
Moore last public statement about Willis came in 2025 at the premiere of “Song Sung Blue,” a romance based on a real-life Neil Diamond tribute act.
She said Willis loved Neil Diamond and would often blast his music around the house, which became a ritual.
In 2024, Tallulah told Today, “he’s doing stable which in this situation is good and it’s hard. There’s painful days but there’s so much love and it’s really shown me to not take any moment for granted.”
Scout rarely speaks publicly about her father, but at times, she does post their special moments from time to time.
Back in 2023, when the family first shared his diagnosis she took to her story and said, “Feeling emotionally tired and a bit overwhelmed, also very in awe of the love so many people have for my papa.”
Last year, Emma told the “Conversations with Cam” podcast that Willis is not aware of his condition.
Months later it was revealed his FTD has progressed to the point where his speech is impaired.
