A recent Instagram video featuring actor Bruce Willis reaching for and holding his daughter’s hand has sparked mixed reactions. The short video, posted by Willis’ family, shows his daughter Scout extending her hand, smiling when she feels her father’s touch.
While some fans supported the transparency and openness of the family in sharing moments like this, others expressed concerns about privacy and consent, particularly given Willis’ diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) earlier this year. Some comments suggested that the video might be an invasion of privacy and questioned whether Willis was able to give consent.
“I can’t help but think he is being used by wife to get attention he can’t give consent,” one Instagram user commented.
“I feel like we shouldn’t see him like this… He isn’t a public figure anymore and deserves peace and privacy,” another user wrote.
On the other hand, supporters commended the family for sharing their journey with Willis’ FTD diagnosis.
“I think people saying ‘this should be private’ are uncomfortable with the subject matter and how transparent the family is being about his diagnosis/status. I applaud them for exposing their family situation,” one comment read.
“Dementia is nothing to be ashamed of … I don’t think his family is doing anything wrong. They just want to share the ups and downs of this wonderful actor …” another comment expressed.
Bruce Willis’ diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia was announced earlier this year, and his family has provided regular updates on his condition. Last month, a friend of Willis revealed that the actor had become “incommunicative” due to the progression of the disease.
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