Bruce Willis' wife's devastating confession
Bruce Willis' wife has shared a heartbreaking confession about caring for her husband as he continues to struggle with frontotemporal dementia.
Emma Heming, who has been married to the A-list actor since 2009, shared a candid glimpse into her life as her husband's carer, admitting she often struggles with guilt.
Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in early 2023, nearly one year after announcing his retirement from acting due to aphasia, which causes difficulties with speech.
Since then, his family have frequently shared updates on his condition.
Emma shared that since becoming a carer for her husband, she has been plagued with feelings of guilt.
She told Sunday Paper, “I struggle with guilt, knowing that I have resources that others don’t."
“When I’m able to get out for a hike to clear my head, it’s not lost on me that not all care partners can do that."
“When what I share about our family’s journey gets press attention, I know that there are many thousands of untold, unheard stories, each of them deserving of compassion and concern.”
Heming – who has daughters Mabel, 11, and Evelyn, nine, with Willis – went on to share that she hopes to continue to “be an advocate” for those also living her experience as a full-time carer.
She added, “I see that what I share matters to others who may be struggling, and in a small way makes them feel seen and understood."
“I want people to know that when I hear from another family affected by FTD, I hear our family’s same story of grief, loss, and immense sadness echoed in theirs…
“It’s important to me to be an advocate on behalf of those families, who don’t have the time, energy, or resources to advocate for themselves.”
Heming went on to add that despite her husband's condition continuing to deteriorate, she still has “hope” for Willis.
She explained, “I have so much more hope today than I did after Bruce was first diagnosed."
“I understand this disease more now, and I’m now connected to an incredible community of support. I have hope in having found a new purpose — admittedly one I never would have gone looking for — using the spotlight to help and empower others.”
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