Bruce Willis enjoys ride through LA after wife revealed dementia-stricken actor is now living in separate home

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Bruce Willis was spotted taking a joyride around town, following Emma Heming Willis’ announcement that they had relocated the actor, who is dealing with dementia, to a new home for constant care.

70-year-old Willis, battling frontotemporal dementia, maintained an upbeat demeanor while having his car cleaned by a driver.

On a sunny Los Angeles street on Thursday, they were spotted driving along, with the driver sipping coffee and Willis lounging comfortably in the front seat, donning a pair of fashionable black shades that hid his gaze.

In the year 2023, Willis was identified as having Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), a heartless disease known for gradually erasing language abilities and personality traits.

Instead, he’s now distanced himself from Hollywood, whereas Emma is now taking on the role of leading their family through the difficult transitions they’ve been facing.

Married for 16 years, the couple share two daughters, Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11.

Last week, Emma disclosed that making the tough choice of relocating Bruce to a different living facility, one staffed with a dedicated 24/7 care team, due to his deteriorating health, was her greatest challenge.

In her recently published book titled “The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path,” Emma narrates the distressing instance when she had to tell her daughters about the grim news that had a profound impact on her emotionally as well as life-changing.

In my explanation, I expressed that Daddy’s condition has progressed to a stage where the care he necessitates is becoming increasingly personalized, catering specifically to his every requirement. Similarly, Emma suggested that one should reside in an environment that offers more customized care to suit their current needs. (TooFab)

Furthermore, your father would be delighted if you could have playdates, overnight stays, and a bit more autonomy than you’ve experienced here so far. This would bring him great joy.

I was so wrapped up in the news about Bruce’s move, I couldn’t help but share it with Mabel and Evelyn. To ease their concerns, I framed it as if his new place wasn’t really a departure, but more like they were gaining a fantastic ‘second home.’

She shared that their home served as a storage space for items such as toys, art supplies, swimwear, pajamas, and games. They invited us to visit whenever it was convenient for them.

Even though Emma acknowledged that the decision was difficult, she underscored that it mirrored what Bruce would have preferred for their family.

She mentioned that, despite being familiar with Bruce’s illness over such a prolonged period, making this decision was still a challenging and distressing time for them. This choice, however, is crucial for Bruce’s overall welfare and safety, and it enables their young children to grow and flourish.

Indeed, I’m still feeling the ache. To be honest, he’s my partner, and the idea of him residing elsewhere wasn’t a part of the life we envisioned jointly. Frankly, you couldn’t imagine such a scenario.

The book discloses events unfolding after Emma shared the heart-wrenching day she discovered her husband would face a future with dementia.

She recently told People that it seemed like the doctor was explaining FTD, but she didn’t catch a word of it.

In my experience, I felt an odd sensation similar to pins and needles coursing throughout my body. My senses seemed heightened, particularly my hearing, which felt as if it were drifting or wafting. While I believe he was sharing valuable information with us, all I could make out was a vague instruction to “check back in” and the offer of a pamphlet.

Although the diagnosis clarified Bruce’s concerning behavior shifts, Emma expresses that she felt disoriented due to the absence of guidance or assistance provided afterward.

She acknowledged that it was relieving to finally receive a diagnosis, but deeply distressing when told that the disease had no known cure. To make matters worse, she said she felt devastated by not receiving any assistance or guidance upon being discharged.

‘It’s not just happening to us. This is how many people are receiving their diagnosis.’ 

Much like many other Americans coping with a family member’s dementia diagnosis, Emma felt uncertain about the way forward following Bruce’s diagnosis.

With little guidance from doctors, she turned to her own research.

‘I ended up searching the web to figure out what to do,’ she admitted.

That period, she recalls, was profoundly isolating and ‘bleak.’

‘Early on, life felt very dark, very one-note of just grief and sadness,’ she explained.

In her role as the main caretaker, Emma expresses that she often found herself feeling swamped, managing Bruce’s requirements, ensuring his confidentiality, and nurturing their two little girls primarily by herself.

Eventually, she began carving out a way forward. 

She relied on professional healthcare advisors, established contact with individuals facing similar predicaments, and derived meaning by voicing her thoughts publicly.

Initially, I was so terrified that I didn’t dare speak up to anyone. It seemed as though the events unfolding were exclusive to us. [She said this.]

I came to understand that discussing this topic and increasing public knowledge could help individuals seek medical attention more quickly, enabling earlier diagnosis and potential enrollment in clinical trials.

The insights she gained through her tough experiences have significantly influenced her latest work, titled “The Unexpected Journey: Discovering Resilience, Optimism, and Identity on the Journey of Caregiving,” which serves as a compass for families managing neurodegenerative conditions.

She explained that she wrote a book which, if given to her on the day of the diagnosis, would have been immensely helpful,” or

“She stated that the book she authored was something she wished someone had provided her with when we first got the diagnosis.

Caring for others can be incredibly challenging, especially when assistance is scarce. In my case, the best means of persevering is by extending a helping hand to someone else so they don’t feel as isolated as I sometimes do.

The comments were made following reports from a family source to The Daily Mail, suggesting that Bruce has been experiencing a rapid decline in health and now struggles to recognize familiar faces.

In simpler terms, during Bruce’s illness, his extended family, which includes his former wife Demi Moore and their grown-up daughters Rumer (age 37), Scout (age 34), and Tallulah (age 31), have all come together to support him.

Bruce’s daughters are reportedly making every effort to spend a lot of time with him, and it is noted that he always brightens up whenever he is around his children.

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2025-09-12 23:34