How is Bruce Willis doing in his battle with dementia? Demi Moore speaks out

Since early 2022, Bruce Willis’ health has been a worldwide concern, with millions of fans following every update. His loved ones have made sure to keep the public informed about his condition.

In early 2022, the actor’s family revealed his devastating diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and aphasia—both incurable and degenerative conditions. Over time, they have rendered him completely dependent and have even taken away his ability to speak.

Despite everything, his wife, Emma Heming, and his daughters regularly share updates on social media. His ex-wife Demi Moore, to whom he was married for 13 years (from 1987 to 2000) and with whom he shares three daughters—Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah—has also remained by his side.

Demi Moore was the latest to provide an update on Bruce Willis’ health, stating that "I think he’s doing, you know, given the givens, he is in a stable place," during an appearance on 'The Drew Barrymore Show.'

The actress, who is in the running for an Oscar for 'The Substance,' also shared an insightful perspective on how they are coping with Bruce Willis’ incurable illness.

Moore said what matters right now is meeting Bruce where he's at. "It’s what I say to my kids is you meet them where they’re at. You don’t hold on to who they were or what you want them to be, but who they are in this moment," she said.

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In other words, Demi Moore believes in embracing the present with Bruce Willis and making the most of the time they still have together. She said that when she's in LA, she visits him every week.

According to those close to him, Bruce Willis now struggles with speech and has difficulty recognizing time and space. His family provides him with constant stimulation to help preserve whatever cognitive abilities he still has.

From meeting Willis where he is now, she says something special happens. "From that, there is such beauty and joy and loving and sweetness," she said.

This approach to an incurable disease—one that continuously strips away basic functions—is especially admirable. Even with a team of specialists working daily to slow the inevitable, his family remains focused on giving him the best quality of life possible.

Interestingly, Demi Moore wrote in her memoir, Inside Out, that she and Bruce Willis have been better as co-parents and friends post-divorce than they ever were as a married couple. Their connection only deepened after their 13-year marriage ended.

If Demi Moore’s outstanding performance in 'The Substance' is enough to earn her an Oscar, the prospect of seeing her dedicate the award to Bruce Willis might be a reason to tune into the ceremony on March 3.

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