Rumer Willis has shared a candid Bruce Willis health update, offering fans new insight into her father’s ongoing health struggles. The 37-year-old provided her thoughts during a recent Instagram Q&A, reflecting honestly on how Bruce Willis is coping with his diagnosis as the family navigates life with frontotemporal dementia.
Bruce Willis’ Health Journey: Facing Dementia and Aphasia
Bruce Willis, best known for his role in Die Hard, is currently living with aphasia and has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a fact made public in early 2023. His daughter, Rumer Willis, addressed his health during a social media session, responding to frequent questions about his current state.
“People always ask me this question and I think it’s kind of a hard one to answer, because the truth is that anybody with FDT is not doing great,”
Rumer Willis said, expressing the difficulties in providing a typical update given the nature of the illness.
“But he’s doing OK in terms of somebody who is dealing with frontotemporal dementia.”
— Rumer Willis, Daughter
Reflecting on Love and Connection Amid Health Challenges
Rumer spoke openly about how typical measures of wellness do not really apply in Bruce’s situation, and she acknowledged the complexity of the disease.
“The only way I feel like I could answer that in a way that’s like he’s doing great… how do I say this?”
she continued.
“It’s like those parameters don’t really work anymore in my mind, so this is an interesting question.”
— Rumer Willis, Daughter
Despite the challenges, Rumer expressed gratitude for precious moments with her father. She acknowledged there are difficult times, including instances when Bruce does not recognize her. Even so, Rumer focuses on the love they still share.
“The answer that I would give is that I’m so happy and grateful that I still get to go and hug him,”
she explained.
“I’m so grateful that when I go over there and give him a hug whether he recognizes me or not that he can feel the love I’ve given him, and I can feel it back from him. That I still see a spark of him and he can feel the love that I’m giving and so that feels really nice.”
— Rumer Willis, Daughter
Family Moments: Rumer, Louetta, and Bruce Willis Cherish Their Bond
Rumer also highlighted how meaningful it is for her daughter Louetta to spend time with Bruce, emphasizing the importance of family connections during this time.
“I just feel grateful that I get to go over there with Lou and we get to spend time with him, and I get to feel the love that he has for me and that he puts out for me and that I can love him and be with him,”
Rumer shared. — Rumer Willis, Daughter
Looking Ahead: Family Resilience and Changing Relationships
The Willis family continues to adapt as Bruce’s needs change. Recently, Bruce’s wife Emma Heming Willis opened up about the family’s changing living arrangements, explaining why Bruce no longer lives in the same house as her and their children, showing yet another adjustment the family has made during this difficult period.
As Bruce Willis’ health journey continues, Rumer, Emma, and the entire family remain focused on supporting him and cherishing the moments they can share, ensuring love and appreciation remain at the center of his care.
