2023-11-26 07:22:00
Scout Willis, his 32-year-old daughter with Demi Moore, posted a sweet moment she shared with her father, which was shown for the first time following announcing his frontotemporal dementia (Instagram @scoutlaruewillis)
Iconic actor Bruce Willis, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at the beginning of the year, starred in a touching family moment on Thanksgiving Day, in what was his first public appearance following announcing his illness.
Scout Willis, 32, daughter of Bruce and star Demi Moore, decided to publicly share a video that moved her followers on all social networks. The images showed the 68-year-old actor with a serious expression and a somewhat lost look. The good? She responded perfectly to her daughter’s gesture.
With a gesture of sincere affection, he caressed the hand of a Scout who looked at him with a smile. The actor, famous for films like “The Fifth Element,” wore a hat and a gray sweater while Scout wore a white top with flowers. The closeness of the gesture showed the strength of her family bond.
Scout is the first Willis daughter who dares to share current images with her father, in his current state (Instagram @scoutlaruewillis)
In another Scout story, she is seen resting her head on the right hand of her father, who is standing behind her. Her hand covered the young woman’s cheek perfectly.
It is not known for sure if these snapshots corresponded to a celebration with the entire family. However, the wife of the protagonist of “Die Hard”, Emma Heming, contributed another dose of tenderness with a group photo that Demi Moore, his ex-wife, had already shared in early 2023.
In the post, Emma, 47, expressed her gratitude writing, “I am so grateful to know this kind of love. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving,” along with several heart emojis. The image she shared corresponded to a previous event, given that Rumer Willis, Bruce and Demi’s eldest daughter, was pregnant. Her little one, Louetta, was born in April.
In the post, Bruce’s wife, Emma Hemming, expressed her gratitude writing, “I am so grateful to know this kind of love. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving,” (Instagram @emmahemingwillis)
Beyond the celebrations, the Willis family has had to face the progressive reality of Bruce’s illness. Revealed in February, his condition has advanced to the point that, according to his friend Glenn Gordon Caron, Bruce “no longer speaks at all,” but still recognizes his loved ones and maintains the essence of him.
Willis’ daughters have been open with the public regarding the actor’s difficulties. Tallulah Willis, one of the daughters, shared on “The Drew Barrymore Show” that despite the changes, her father remains the same: “I see love when I’m with him, and he’s my father and he loves me, which is really special”.
For her part, Emma Heming has reflected the reality of the family following the diagnosis, emphasizing their conscious “guilt” for having access to resources that other families in similar situations do not have. Despite her family’s privilege, she highlighted the importance of her vulnerability and how it has been helpful to others in the same struggle.
The fight once morest frontotemporal dementia, which mainly affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, causes a series of symptoms including speech difficulties, emotional problems and personality changes. This type of dementia can also lead to loss of motor skills.
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