In 2023, Bruce Willis was joyfully celebrated his 68th birthday, partaking in a family rendition of “Happy Birthday” alongside his loved ones.
In a heartwarming video shared on social media by his ex-wife, Demi Moore, on March 19, Willis was surrounded by his family as they serenaded him with well wishes. The Hollywood veteran engaged in warm conversation with his ex-wife, 44-year-old Emma Heming Willis, and their three daughters, Rumer, 35, Scout, 32, and Tallulah, 30, before blowing out the candles on his birthday cake.
“Happy birthday, BW! So glad we could celebrate you today. Love you and love our family,” Moore affectionately expressed in the caption of the delightful clip she posted on her Instagram.
This public appearance marked his first since the revelation of his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia, a development that has brought significant changes over the past year.
Reports indicate that his family is deeply concerned about his noticeable weight loss and diminished appetite, signs of his deteriorating condition. According to a source speaking to In Touch, Willis struggles to express hunger and faces challenges in maintaining a healthy diet, a common struggle for those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
“According to family members, the challenge at home is making sure that he’s getting enough to eat, that he’s not skipping mealtime, and that his diet is filled with foods that have the chance to improve his health instead of subtract from it,” the source explained, shedding light on the difficulties his loved ones are facing.
Additionally, there are reports of a decline in Willis’s cognitive abilities, with difficulties in communication and recognition of individuals. Glenn Gordon, a close friend of the actor, confirms this decline, noting his diminished verbal skills and loss of interest in activities like reading.
However, Emma Heming Willis vehemently rebukes the negative portrayal of her husband’s condition, asserting that there is still joy and love in their lives despite the challenges they face. In an Instagram post addressing the “negative narrative around dementia,” she emphasizes the coexistence of grief and love, sadness and connection, urging society to refrain from spreading fear and misinformation.
