Demi Moore shares emotional news on Bruce Willis, 69, dementia struggles: ‘Wouldn’t wish it on anyone’
Demi Moore has revealed it is “very hard” to watch her former husband Bruce Willis as he struggles with frontotemporal dementia.
The 62-year-old actress, who shares three children with Willis, 69, spoke candidly about his condition.
Moore emphasised the importance of meeting those affected by dementia “where they’re at”.
Despite the constant challenges, she confirmed her ex-husband was in: “A very stable place at the moment.”
She provided the update during an interview with Christiane Amanpour on CNN, which aired yesterday.
“From that place, there is such loving and joy,” The Substance star explained during the conversation.
The Hollywood stars, who were married for 13 years until 2000, have maintained strong family bonds despite their divorce, with Moore remaining a supportive presence in Willis’s life.
In her CNN interview, Moore acknowledged the profound challenges of Willis’s health journey.
“Obviously it’s very difficult, and it’s not what I would wish upon anyone and there is great loss,” she revealed.
However, the actress also highlighted the unexpected positive aspects of their situation.
“There is also great beauty and gifts that can come out of it,” Moore shared.
The 61-year-old emphasised the significance of adapting to the needs of those living with the condition.
“It’s so important for anybody who’s dealing with this to really meet them where they’re at,” she explained, stressing how this approach can lead to meaningful connections.
Willis, 69, was initially diagnosed with aphasia, which later progressed to frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
The condition has led to “challenges with communication”, forcing the Die Hard star to retire after four decades in the film industry.
The acclaimed actor amassed over 100 film credits during his career and won a Golden Globe for his role in the 1980s comedy-drama Moonlighting.
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Moore reflected on the enduring importance of their family connection, even after their separation.
“That has been very important to me, even from when Bruce and I separated and divorced, is the recognition that we’re a family and we’ll always be a family, just in a different form,” she told Amanpour.
Moore emphasised how their family dynamic continues to evolve positively.
“That form may evolve and change, and there is a way in which we can all be in that form,” she said.
“I’m grateful because it’s not just me. It has to require everybody to be coming together, and it’s lovely,” she added.
Willis’ daughter Rumer recently revealed that her father had received a “more specific” diagnosis of FTD.
According to Dementia UK, FTD affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are crucial for personality, behaviour, language and speech.
Willis is now married to Emma Heming Willis, with whom he has two daughters, Mabel and Evelyn.