Bruce Willis' Wife Denies Demi Moore Moved in With Them to Help Care for Him After His Dementia Diagnosis

Bruce Willis' Wife Denies Demi Moore Moved in With Them to Help Care for Him After His Dementia Diagnosis

  • Bruce Willis and Demi Moore were married in 1987 but got divorced in 2000; the couple shares three children
  • He has since moved on with his new wife Emma Heming and the two share two daughters
  • Willis was recently diagnosed with dementia and had to retire as a movie star because he was having a hard time on movie sets

Hollywood icon Bruce Willis was recently diagnosed with dementia and his wife Emma Heming has categorically denied that his ex-wife Demi Moore moved in to help take care of him.

Bruce Willis, Demi Moore , Emma Heming.
Bruce Willis with his ex-wife Demi Moore (l) when younger, in a 2018 photo in LA (r). Photos: Mail Online.
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Claims surface that Moore is helping Willis

Earlier on, there were claims that 60-year-old Moore was helping Heming, 44, and their young daughters to take care of the 67-year-old Die Hard star.

On Wednesday, March 8, Heming said:

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"Let's nip this one in the bud. This is so dumb. Please stop."

Mail Online reports Moore's representative clarified she was not committed to living with Bruce and Emma, but according to another source, the renowned actress 'never left' her pod with her ex-husband's family.

Willis, Moore lived together during pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Willis lived with Moore and their adult children in Sun Valley, Idaho.

The unconventional arrangement was originally supposed to include Emma, but she had to stay back after one of her and Willis's daughters accidentally poked herself with a hypodermic needle found at a park.

What is Frontotemporal dementia?

Bruce is battling frontotemporal dementia. According to the Mayo Clinic, Frontotemporal dementia is an umbrella term for a group of brain disorders that primarily affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.

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These areas of the brain are generally associated with personality, behaviour and language.

According to another source, Bruce was "determined to stay coherent and lucid for as long as possible' in hopes of being able to make an impression on his upcoming granddaughter from his oldest daughter Rumer Willis."

Rummer announced she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Derek Richard Thomas, in late December 2022.

Emma raising awareness on Frontotemporal dementia

On Tuesday, March 7, Bruce's wife Emma tried to 'raise awareness' of Willis's condition.

In a video posted to her Instagram, she talked about channelling her pain into 'something good' and using her platform to spread awareness of the ailment.

"I just saw something about me getting my five minutes, which is great. Which means that you're listening. So I'm going to take my five minutes and I'm going to turn it into 10 because I'm always going to advocate for my husband," she said.

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"And, while I'm at it, I'm going to raise awareness around FTD and for caregivers, who are unsung heroes out there. And then, and then, I am going to turn my grief and my anger and my sadness and do something good around something that feels less than. So, watch this space, because I didn't come to play." she added.

Willis retired from Hollywood

A year ago, Willis's family announced he would be stepping away from his career after he was diagnosed with aphasia.

Willis recently posted an emotional plea asking families with dementia sufferers for advice on how to live safely in the world.

The Hollywood icon was seen out and about, for the first time since his family revealed he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

He shares Rumer, 34, Scout, 31 and Tallulah, 29, with Moore, who he was married to from 1987 to 2000.

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Willis had allegedly been struggling with cognitive issues on film sets for years and used an earpiece to feed him lines.

The star's decades-long career has earned him a Golden Globe award and two Emmys.

Bruce Willis steps out with friends after Asphasia diagnosis prematurely ended his career

Actor Bruce Willis was spotted for the first time in over two months after he was diagnosed with aphasia that forced him to retire.

The celebrated entertainer was seen enjoying the good company of friends as he strolled in Malibu, California, and enjoyed a meal.

The infrequent sight comes after Willis took early retirement occasioned by the condition which makes him have difficulty with speaking and comprehending language.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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