'Getting harder': Bruce Willis' family fears the worst after 69th birthday as he is 'deteriorating'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The health condition of Bruce Willis, who is battling frontotemporal dementiais, is “deteriorating” and the sources close to the ‘Die Hard’ actor say his family is bracing themselves up for the worst.

The 69-year-old actor recently celebrated his birthday on March 19, and all the women of the Willis-Moore family shared heartfelt tributes for the embattled star on social media.

However, sources recently shared with InTouch per Yahoo! that the family fears this birthday could be the ‘Armageddon’ star’s last one.

Family members being strong for Bruce Willis

Noting that the star’s health is changing rapidly in recent months, the source added, “Bruce is deteriorating.”

They continued, “Everyone is trying to keep in good spirits and be positive, but it’s just getting harder and harder. It’s heartbreaking.”

They added that since the ‘Red’ actor is losing weight and “doesn’t express hunger much,” his family is “extremely anxious” regarding his condition reaching the final stages. 

The source shared with the outlet, “Demi [Moore], Emma [Heming] and the girls are being as strong as they can for Bruce.”

Moore was previously married to Willis for 13 years until their divorce in 2000. The former couple welcomed three daughters together - Rumer Willis, Scout Willis and Tallulah Willis.

The ‘Pulp Fiction’ star married Emma Heming in 2009 and the couple share two girls together - Mabel, 12, and Evelyn, 9.

All the women in the family, though always close, have become closer following the star’s aphasia and subsequently dementia diagnosis.

Referring to their bond, the insider added, “They were all close to begin with, but now they’re closer than ever. They won’t let Bruce down.”

The ‘The Sixth Sense’ star was diagnosed with aphasia in 2022, where the patient slowly loses the ability to communicate. In 2023, the family revealed he was further diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. 

Family members celebrate Bruce Willis' birthday

Regardless of the family's concerns, they celebrated the ailing actor's birthday with full excitement. His former wife Demi Moore took to Instagram to share three pictures along with penning a sweet tribute.

Moore wrote, "Happy birthday, BW! We love you and are so grateful for you ♥️."

Meanwhile, the actor's wife, Emma Heming, penned a heartfelt note for the actor as she shared a picture of the actor blissfully hugging one of his daughters. 

Emma wrote, "Just like you, we simply adore him. What you might not know, but maybe you could imagine, that being wrapped in his arms is the safest place in this whole wide world."

She continued, "He’s a true gentle-man. With so much love to give and share. That’s what I get to see, his true core. I can tell you, it’s so pure and ever so good."

"Happy Birthday my love. You are the gift that keeps giving 💞," she concluded. 

Willis and Moore's three daughters also took to their Instagram to wish the actor on his birthday.