Bruce Willis’s wife clears up ‘very common misconception’ about Die Hard star’s dementia (opens original article in a new tab)

Bruce Willis's wife, Emma Heming Willis, addressed misconceptions about his frontotemporal dementia (FTD), explaining it is different from Alzheimer's and that he retains memory of family members. She also discussed the emotional challenges of caregiving and the need for public understanding.

• Emma Heming Willis clarified that Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia (FTD), not Alzheimer's, and he remembers family members.
• FTD affects behavior and language, and differs from Alzheimer's, which is more common in older adults.
• Emma expressed ongoing grief over Willis's condition and emphasized the challenges of caregiving.