Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEmma Heming Willis celebrated her 50th birthday, reflecting on her journey as a caregiver for her husband, Bruce Willis, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023. She marked the milestone by sharing a photo and a throwback video of Bruce singing “Happy Birthday” with their daughters, Mabel and Evelyn. Heming Willis expressed pride in her role as a wife, mother, care partner, and advocate, highlighting the work of the Emma & Bruce Willis Fund, which she launched in March. Her birthday wish is for increased support, resources, and reduced stigma for families affected by dementia, encouraging donations to her fund. She clarified that Bruce remembers his family because FTD primarily affects behavior and language, not memory like Alzheimer's, and that he is unaware of his condition, which she considers a “blessing and a curse.”In fullEmma Heming Willis admits her 40s ‘were heavy’ as she celebrates 50th birthday with throwback video of husband BruceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Bruce Willis’ wife opens up about caring for actor as she turns 50
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEmma Heming Willis celebrated her 50th birthday, reflecting on her journey as a caregiver for her husband, Bruce Willis, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023. She marked the milestone by sharing a photo and a throwback video of Bruce singing “Happy Birthday” with their daughters, Mabel and Evelyn. Heming Willis expressed pride in her role as a wife, mother, care partner, and advocate, highlighting the work of the Emma & Bruce Willis Fund, which she launched in March. Her birthday wish is for increased support, resources, and reduced stigma for families affected by dementia, encouraging donations to her fund. She clarified that Bruce remembers his family because FTD primarily affects behavior and language, not memory like Alzheimer's, and that he is unaware of his condition, which she considers a “blessing and a curse.”In fullEmma Heming Willis admits her 40s ‘were heavy’ as she celebrates 50th birthday with throwback video of husband BruceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
