Frontotemporal dementia
The family of American actor Bruce Willis has reported that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, after he retired from the screen almost a year ago due to health problems.
Deeper diagnosis
In a text written by the actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, on social networks, in which she has also shared a photo of her husband on the beach, she provides her followers with an update on the actor’s health condition as doctors have now provided him with a more in-depth diagnosis of what he is experiencing.
Incredible outpouring of love
«Our family wanted to start by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce’s original diagnosis. In the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing», the post on Instagram begins.
Has worsened
«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), she explained in the release.
Communication difficulties
«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», his wife has expressed in the publication that has also been shared by the actor’s ex-wife, Demi Moore.
Link with information
At the end of the text was a link to additional medical information about FTD and was signed as, «With love and gratitude, ladies of Willis/Moore.»
