Rumer Willis has opened up about her father Bruce Willis’ ongoing battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), revealing that the actor has developed a new “sweetness” amid his health struggles. In an interview published on May 18, the actress said she feels grateful for the time she still gets to spend with him, despite how much life has changed since his diagnosis.
Rumer described the ‘Die Hard’ star as having a tenderness that fans rarely saw during his decades-long action movie career. She also admitted she had no idea how common FTD was until Bruce’s diagnosis, saying many people now approach her to share similar experiences involving loved ones.
Bruce Willis’ family first announced in 2022 that he was stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that affects communication. In 2023, they later revealed he had frontotemporal dementia, a progressive brain disorder that impacts personality, behavior, and language. Intrigued? Click through the following gallery to learn more about the condition.