Demi Moore recently provided an update on her ex-husband Bruce Willis as he continues to battle dementia. In a heartfelt message, Moore expressed her support for Willis and shared insights into his condition, highlighting the challenges he faces. She emphasized the importance of family during this difficult time and praised the love and care that surrounds him. Moore’s post serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles many face with dementia and the significance of compassion and support for loved ones dealing with such health challenges.
While attending the 2024 Hamptons International Film Festival in New York, where she received the Career Achievement in Acting Award, Demi Moore provided an update on Bruce Willis’s health. She described his current state as “stable” amid his diagnosis of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
During a live discussion moderated by Alina Cho, Moore emphasized the importance of acceptance in dealing with such diseases, stating, “The disease is what the disease is. And I think you have to be in real deep acceptance of what that is.” Her comments highlight both the challenges of living with such a diagnosis and the resilience of the family as they navigate this difficult journey together.
Demi Moore visited Bruce Willis just two days before the Hamptons International Film Festival event, where they spent time together with their first grandchild, Louetta, daughter Rumer’s baby girl.
Reflecting on these visits, Moore shared that she approaches her time with Willis with the mindset that they will cherish “whatever we have, for however long we have it.” This perspective underscores the importance of family connections and the value of shared moments, especially in the context of Willis’s ongoing health challenges. Moore’s commitment to supporting Willis during this time highlights the enduring bond they share, despite their past marriage of 13 years.
Demi Moore believes in staying present when it comes to Bruce Willis’s progressing illness, emphasizing the importance of meeting him where he is rather than holding on to the past. During her remarks, she told the audience, “What I always encourage is to just meet them where they’re at. When you’re holding on to what was, I think it’s a losing game. But when you show up to meet them where they’re at, there is great beauty and sweetness.”
The former couple met at the premiere of Stakeout in July 1987, where Moore attended with her then-fiancé, Emilio Estevez. Their relationship quickly blossomed, leading to their marriage just months later in November of the same year. Together, they welcomed three daughters: Rumer, 36, who recently had her first child, Louetta, with partner Derek Richard Thomas in April 2023; Scout, 33; and Tallulah, 30.
Though Moore and Willis announced their separation in June 1998, their divorce was finalized in 2000. Despite this, they have maintained a close friendship and shared co-parenting responsibilities for their daughters over the years. Willis later married Emma Heming in 2009, and they have two daughters, Mabel, 12, and Evelyn, 10.
