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What is frontotemporal dementia? Bruce Willis’ condition worsens after aphasia diagnosis

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Lily Fisher

Published Jan 13, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Entertainer Bruce Willis is determined to have frontotemporal dementia, uncovered by his better half on Thursday, February 16. The ‘Die Hard’ legend’s accomplice Emma Heming Willis in an Instagram post shared an image of the 67-year-old entertainer and said his condition has deteriorated after he was first determined to have aphasia last year.

“Our family needed to begin by offering our most profound thanks for the unimaginable flood of adoration, support, and brilliant stories we have all gotten since sharing Bruce’s unique analysis,” she wrote in the subtitle.

“In the soul of that, we needed to give you an update about our dearest spouse, father, and companion since we currently have a more profound comprehension of what he is encountering,” it proceeded.

Discussing his most recent finding with FTD, she made sense of the circumstance, “Since we declared Bruce’s conclusion of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has advanced and we currently have a more unambiguous determination: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD). “Tragically, challenges with correspondence are only one side effect of the sickness Bruce faces. While this is difficult, it is a help to at long last have a reasonable finding,” she further added.

What is frontotemporal dementia (FTD)? The clinical term frontotemporal dementia is alluded to as a comprehensive word for a gathering of cerebrum problems. It can undermine the front facing and fleeting curves of the mind, which all in all implies that pieces of these curves decay, and the contracting of these areas can prompt discourse issues, inner hardships, and shifting characters.

The issue can affect the deficiency of coordinated movements, trouble in strolling, gulping, or muscle fits. Its side effects become more noticeable in patients between 40-65 years old, as per Individuals.

Bruce Willis posts silly snaps with daughter Tallulah

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In her extensive Instagram post, Emma further expressed “Bruce generally had faith in involving his voice on the planet to help other people and to bring issues to light about significant issues both freely and secretly.

We know in our souls that – if he could today — he would need to answer by carrying worldwide consideration and connectedness with the people who are likewise managing this crippling sickness and how it influences such countless people and their families.”

‘We have been so moved by the adoration’ She additionally addressed Willis’ perspective on world, “Bruce has consistently tracked down euphoria throughout everyday life – and has helped everybody he knows to do likewise. It has meant everything to see that feeling of care reverberated back to him and to us all.

We have been so moved by the adoration you have all common for our dear spouse, father, and companion during this troublesome time.” Emma finished up her proclamation by saying, “Your proceeded with sympathy, understanding, and regard will empower us to assist Bruce with carrying on with as full a day to day existence as could really be expected.”