Bruce Willis has kept a low profile in recent years, but his impact hasn’t diminished for those who grew up with his films. From the iconic grit of "Die Hard" to the emotional depth of "The Sixth Sense" and "Red," his work continues to resonate. Since his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, his family has stepped into the public eye, sharing updates with a level of honesty that doesn’t try to simplify a complex reality.
At the center of those updates is Emma Heming Willis. The 47-year-old British actress has become a measured and compassionate voice for caregivers and fans trying to understand how Bruce is truly doing. Her latest words offer cautious optimism. She says the 70-year-old actor is “doing really well,” while reminding the public that living with FTD is layered and unpredictable.
The Latest Health Update
Bruce FP / IG / Emma recently appeared on the "Today Show," where she talked about Bruce with warmth and a clear sense of reality.
She said he is “surrounded by love and care,” which is the most honest way she can describe his day-to-day life. When asked how he is doing, she explained that the question is “loaded,” because FTD changes slowly and unpredictably.
“Bruce is in really great health overall. It is just his brain that is failing him,” she revealed on the "Today Show," and that distinction helped many people better understand the nature of his condition.
Communication has been one of the biggest challenges. FTD affects language, understanding, and response. Emma has shared that their communication now looks different, but the connection between them is still strong. His daughter Rumer agrees. She talks about moments when she feels a spark from him, a kind of quiet recognition that gives her comfort.
His condition has been described as stable, which is significant given the nature of FTD. Stability gives the family space to adjust and breathe. Demi Moore has also confirmed this, saying Bruce is in “a very stable place at the moment.” Stability in this context does not mean improvement, but it does mean the family has time to build routines that support both Bruce and the people caring for him.
They also treasure moments when pieces of the old Bruce shine through. Emma talks about hearing his famous laugh or catching the twinkle in his eye.
Living Arrangements and Family Adaptation
Bruce FP / IG / One of the hardest decisions Emma faced was moving Bruce into a separate, nearby home where he receives full-time professional care.
She explained that the environment needed to be safe for him and healthy for the whole family. Their daughters, Mabel and Evelyn, needed a home that worked for their lives too, not a place centered around medical needs. She believes Bruce would have wanted that balance for them.
Emma says this choice was painful but necessary. Since the move, she has noticed the family is “thriving.” The girls can have friends over again and enjoy simple activities that felt out of reach before. They visit their dad often, and those visits are calmer now that the home is designed to support him.
Even with the shift in living arrangements, the family keeps traditions alive. Holidays look different, but they still gather with intention. Emma says they still watch "Die Hard" during the Christmas season, which has become a kind of family joke and warm tradition rolled into one.
