Hollywood’s now-retired top actor Bruce Willis (68) was seen for the first time after announcing that he was suffering from dementia.
According to photos and videos obtained by the British media Daily Mail on March 3rd (local time), Bruce Willis recently spent time drinking coffee with two friends in Santa Monica, California, located in the western US. Bruce Willis was spotted about two weeks after announcing that he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
Bruce Willis wore a blue sweatshirt with a beanie and looked rather emaciated. In the released video, Bruce Willis was captured moving his mouth as if to say something.
In March of last year, Bruce Willis announced his retirement due to aphasia. Bruce Willis’ family, including wife Emma Heming Willlis and ex-wife Demi Moore, said in a statement, “Our beloved Bruce is experiencing health problems and was recently diagnosed with aphasia, affecting his cognitive abilities. After much thought, Bruce wants to retire,” arousing much regret.
On February 16th, the family again shared Bruce Willis’ health condition with fans by uploading a long post that began with, “Thank you for the incredible love and support for Bruce and our family. Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD).”
The family added, “Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”
Meanwhile, Bruce Willis married Demi Moore in 1988, but they divorced in 2000. He later married Emma Heming in 2009 and gave birth to two daughters.
Even after their divorce, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore have remained friends for their children, and Demi Moore has revealed that she will actively help Bruce Willis fight his illness.
Source: Daum
