Demi Moore shares emotional update on Bruce Willis amid his dementia battle
Demi Moore, who was married to Bruce Willis for 13 years until their divorce in 2000, has spoken about the acting legend's journey with frontotemporal dementia
Demi Moore, who was married to Bruce Willis for 13 years until their divorce in 2000, has spoken about the acting legend's journey with frontotemporal dementiaBruce Willis and Demi Moore were married for 13 years until their divorce in 2000 (
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Demi Moore insists she will always be a rock for ex-husband Bruce Willis as he battles frontotemporal dementia.
The Hollywood couple divorced in 2000 after a 13-year marriage but, ever since 69-year-old Bruce was diagnosed with dementia in 2023, Demi has continued to support him.
They share three daughters, including actress Rumer Willis, and Demi said last night it is important she maintains her strong friendship with Bruce for her girls' sakes. Demi, 62, said: "We will always be a family, just in a different form. For me, there was never a question. I show up because that's what you do for the people you love.
"I hope it's encouraging for others to see that there's a different way to do things. There is life after divorce. There is a way to co-parent with love."
Demi, who was in horror film The Substance last year, spoke to Variety about her relationship with Bruce, which remains strong despite their separation. Both actors have since married new partners but Demi said the bond is solid.
Bruce's glittering career saw him pick up many awards, including an Golden Globe (
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When Bruce, now 15 years into marriage with model Emma Willis, experienced "challenges with communication" in early 2023, he was diagnosed with the dementia.
But speaking in December, mother-of-three Demi, born in Roswell, New Mexico, said Bruce was "in a very stable place" amid his journey. In that interview, which was with CNN, the Ghost star added: "I've shared this before, but I really mean this so sincerely, it's so important for anybody who's dealing with this to really meet them where they're at, and from that place, there is such loving and joy."
Demi visits Bruce weekly, she told reporters. His family first revealed his dementia diagnosis in February 2023, following his retirement from acting due to aphasia, a brain disorder that affects speech and language comprehension. Since then, the Hollywood icon has been showered with love and unwavering support from his family and other stars in the industry.
Rumer, 36, gave birth to Bruce's first grandchild - little Louetta - in April 2023. She had dated the infant's father, singer Derek Richard Thomas, since 2022 but the couple split last year.