Support is pouring in for Bruce Willis and his family after dementia announcement

Love and support to Bruce Willis and his family!

Since his family shared the heartbreaking news of his health, celebrities and fans have started sending their well wishes to the 67-year-old. The Willis-Moore clan have revealed that their beloved patriarch has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) almost a year after officially retiring from acting. Willis retired from Hollywood to focus on treating his initial medical diagnosis of aphasia, which caused his communication skills to deteriorate.

Bruce Willis is getting lots of love and support amid his dementia diagnosis

During his time as a silver screen star, Willis has made many fans happy with his appearances in films like ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Moonlighting’. So many people were saddened by the news of his retirement and the medical diagnosis that led to the decision.

In another twist, Demi Moore — his wife from 1987 to 2000 — shared with her daughter Rummer Willis that the actor had been diagnosed with FTD, which has symptoms such as personality changes, obsessive behavior and speech difficulties. To make the announcement, the “General Hospital” actress posted a picture of a happy-looking Willis wearing a T-shirt and baggy shorts on the beach.

For the captionMoore began by expressing her family’s “deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and amazing stories” fans have shared since news of aphasia broke.

In the same vein, the family felt the need to update fans and followers on the ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ actor’s health as “we now have a better understanding of what he’s going through.” Moore wrote:

“Since announcing Bruce’s aphasia diagnosis in the spring of 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more accurate diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD). Unfortunately, communication challenges are only one symptom of the illness Bruce is facing. Although it is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”

As expected, the news caught the attention of hundreds of people, more than 19 thousand people entered the comment section. “Brown’s Requiem” actress Selma Blair led the charge, writing “Sending love” while Paris Hilton dropped three red hearts and sent her love to the family.

Similarly, actor Aaron Paul commented, “I love you so much my friend! ❤️ Sending hugs to you and your beautiful family.” Creative director Alaina Hadid pleaded, “Please take a moment to give yourself a moment of love so you have much more energy to give,” while sending the family love.

Choreographer Spencer Liff also advised the Willis-Moore clan to make sure they laugh as much as they cry. A look at Twitter revealed the same intensity as the love demonstration with CNN anchor Jake Tapper sending all your prayers and love to Willis.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz he tweeted that Bruce Willis will always be remembered as “a great actor who did a lot of good work fighting for veterans and sick children.” He then asked his followers to pray for him and all Americans suffering from the disease.

David Webb is a sports presenter shared that it was heartbreaking that “a decent man who has dedicated his life to his craft of great cinema, across multiple genres” suffers from dementia. Afterward, he wished the “Pulp Fiction” actor and his family “only the best.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ex-wife Maria Shriver also expressed her condolences and highlighted the fact that the Willis-Moore family deserved support in the coming days. Meanwhile, one fan pointed out how lucky Bruce Willis was to have ‘such a great family’, while another said: ‘Very, very sad. I hope the universe is merciful.”

The “Die Hard” actor’s wife celebrated him on National Friendship Day

Despite the health challenges that have rocked their marriage, Bruce’s wife Emma Hemming Willis remains upbeat and basked in the euphoria of their love. The Blast noted this the model uploaded a picture of herself and the Golden Globe winner last October to commemorate National Boyfriend Day on her Instagram Story.

In the throwback photo, the 44-year-old wore a white top with a diamond bracelet and matching diamond earrings. Her wavy black hair hangs loosely over her face and shoulders.

As for the ‘Sixth Sense’ actor, he rocked a t-shirt and accessorized with sunglasses and a hat. Bruce posed with a bright smile for the 2008 photo as his wife hugged him and planted a kiss on his cheek.

Emma playfully wrote on the other side of the picture, “when he was my boyfriend and we lived in sin.” The ‘Red 2’ co-stars have been married for over a decade since they met and have often made fans jealous of their beautiful blended family.