Emma Heming leaves fans emotional with sweet video of Bruce Willis carrying daughter amid dementia battle

NEWYORK CITY, NEWYORK:  Though Bruce Willis has retired from acting and stepped back from the public eye since his diagnosis with aphasia and later frontotemporal dementia, his wife, Emma Heming, frequently shares touching tributes to him, along with adorable throwback videos and photos.

The latest post is no exception. It features Bruce's youngest daughter, 10-year-old Evelyn Penn, and offers a glimpse into a cherished family moment.

Bruce Willis shares a joyful outing with his daughter amid dementia battle

His wife, Emma Heming, 46, shared an adorable throwback video of the special moment on Instagram, showing a past trip to New York City. captioning it: "The best seat in the house ♥️." The video showed Willis, looking happy and engaged, as he proudly walked with his daughter, creating a touching scene of father-daughter bonding.

This joyful moment comes after a challenging few years for the family, as Willis continues to cope with the effects of dementia, which he was diagnosed with earlier this year.

Emma Heming opens up about educating their children on Bruce Willis’s dementia diagnosis

According to OK Magazine, in an open interview, Emma revealed how she and Willis have been candid with their children, Mabel, 12, and Evelyn, 10, about their father's condition. “This disease is misdiagnosed, it’s missed, it’s misunderstood, so finally getting to a diagnosis was key so that I could learn what frontotemporal dementia is and I could educate our children,” she explained. She added that being transparent with their daughters has been a key part of their coping process.

"I’ve never tried to sugarcoat anything for them," Heming continued. "They’ve grown up with Bruce declining over the years. I’m not trying to shield them from it."

Emma emphasized the importance of honest communication, saying that their children have seen the changes in their father and have asked questions. She noted that children often understand more than people realize. "What I learned from our therapist was that if children ask questions, they’re ready to know the answer."

Emma Heming on guiding her children through Bruce Willis’s dementia journey

As a mother, Emma Heming has made it a priority to address her children’s questions in an age-appropriate way, while also being honest about the nature of the disease. "If we could see that Bruce was struggling, I would address it with the kids so they could understand, but this disease is chronic, progressive, and terminal. There is no cure," she said. While Emma doesn’t focus on the terminal aspect of the disease with their children, she explained that they are aware that Bruce’s condition will not improve.

"Obviously, I don’t like to speak about the terminal side of this with them, nor have they asked. They know that Daddy’s not going to get better. I’m not going to allow FTD to take our whole family down. Bruce wouldn’t want that."

Heming has also expressed gratitude for the strong support system surrounding their family. She mentioned how the involvement of Bruce's ex-wife, Demi Moore, and his adult children—Rumer, 36, Scout, 33, and Tallulah, 30—has been invaluable during this difficult time. "The family respects the way I’m looking after him; they really support me," Emma shared. "If I need to vent, if I need to cry, if I need to rage—because all of that can happen and it’s okay to have those feelings—they are always there to listen."

Emma Heming reflects on support from blended family amid Bruce Willis' dementia battle

Emma Heming also emphasized how important the family's unity has been in navigating this challenging journey. "I’m so thankful that we are this blended family. They’re very supportive, very loving, and very helpful, and a lot of people don’t have that," she said, expressing her gratitude for their unwavering support.

Despite the ongoing health challenges, the actor continues to find joy in his time with his loved ones, while Emma remains dedicated to supporting him and ensuring their children understand what’s happening in their lives. "I’m not going to allow FTD to take our whole family down," she said. "Bruce wouldn’t want that. They’re going to see me fight for our family, have some hope, and help the next family out there."

Fans share heartfelt messages of support for Bruce Willis and family

Fans of Bruce Willis have expressed an outpouring of love and support for the actor and his family as they continue to navigate his battle with frontotemporal dementia.

One user wrote, "This is beautiful and heartbreaking all at the same time. Thinking of you all. ❤️"

Another commented, "Memories can be comforting & painful at the same time. This is so hard to navigate. ❤️"

One said, "Sending you and your family all my love! This is so beautiful!!❤️"

Another user replied, "It is lovely for your daughters to be able to look back on these beautiful memories to remind themselves how deeply their Dad loved them. 💔 Thinking of you always 🤗😘"

"Just watched a few movies of him that bounce played one night in a row. Just a Great Actor! But this is the Best kind of movie, seeing the true side of him!," added one.

One wrote, "At the end of the day, that's all we're really left with ❤️🙌"

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