Bruce Willis, the 70-year-old movie icon, now resides in a separate care home with 24/7 support as dementia progresses

Bruce Willis, once the face of blockbuster action films, is now living with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) at 70. His wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed he has moved into a nearby single-story home with full-time caregivers, a choice made for his safety and continued closeness with family.

The residence was carefully designed to reduce stress and provide a calm environment, better suited to his needs. With 24/7 professional support, it also allows Emma and their daughters, Mabel and Evelyn, to maintain stability in their daily lives.

Emma admitted this was one of her most difficult decisions. Yet, she felt Bruce would have wanted his children to grow up in a home shaped by love, rather than by the challenges of his illness.

Public reactions were mixed, but Emma responded firmly, noting that unless someone has lived as a caregiver, they cannot truly understand. She stressed that sharing their journey is about raising awareness of FTD and supporting other families in similar struggles.

Her upcoming memoir, The Unexpected Journey, will explore these themes of resilience, caregiving, and personal growth through hardship.

Bruce’s condition has worsened, leaving him unable to speak, read, or walk without help. This decline contrasts sharply with his on-screen legacy but underscores the gravity of his diagnosis.

Still, his family’s devotion remains steadfast. Emma and the children visit daily, while his older daughters—Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah—remain deeply involved. Emma movingly shared: “I don’t need him to know I’m his wife; I just need to feel the connection — and I do.”