Bruce Willis, the 71-year-old actor best known for his role in the Die Hard film series, continues to live an active life despite being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a progressive neurological disorder. His wife, Emma Heming Willis, shared an update on his condition during an interview on the MS NOW talk series B ecause We Care with Richard Lui. Willis was first diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that affects language abilities, in 2022 before being diagnosed with FTD in 2023. FTD impacts the brain’s frontal and temporal lobes, which can lead to changes in behavior, communication, speech, and movement. Heming Willis, who married Willis in 2009, described their life together as still filled with "beautiful moments of joy and connection." She emphasized the need to challenge the negative perception of dementia, noting that those living with the condition and their caregivers often face a lack of support and understanding. She also shared that Willis is unaware of his diagnosis due to a symptom called anosognosia, a neurological condition that prevents individuals from recognizing their own illness. "It’s not denial," she explained. "It’s just that their brain is changing. This is a part of the disease." Despite the challenges of FTD, Heming Willis noted that Willis retains key memories, such as recognizing his family members. "When people say, 'Oh, you know, does he remember who you are?' Well, he does because he doesn’t have Alzheimer’s; he has FTD," she said in a recent podcast interview. This distinction is important, as FTD and Alzheimer’s are different conditions with distinct symptoms and progression patterns. In January, Heming Willis announced that Willis had moved into a one-storey home equipped with a full-time care team. She stated that the decision was made with his daughters in mind, not his personal needs. The couple has two daughters, Mabel and Evelyn, who are 14 and 12, respectively. Willis also has three daughters from his previous marriage to Demi Moore: Tallulah, Rumer, and Scout. Last month, Willis made a rare public appearance at the wedding of his eldest daughter, Tallulah, in Idaho, where he was seen holding hands with his new son-in-law.