Bruce Willis' wife plans tell-all book after 'lack of resources' amid diagnosis
Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis plans to tell her story in a book after admitting to 'lack of resources.'
The devoted wife of the legendary actor has been honest about her struggle since his heart-breaking diagnosis. Now model, Emma, will open up about the realities of being a carer in her new book. Emma, 45, poured her heart out about her new book as she spoke to publishing house Open Field. The book was aimed to: "Offer a thoughtful, inspiring guide for those seeking support while navigating a loved one's dementia."
"For many people, their first touch point about this disease is received in their doctor's office," Emma wrote in a newsletter from the publishers. She added: "I think it is very important how this information from doctor to patient to loved one in relayed.
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Bruce Willis' dementia diagnosis has been documented by his family (Instagram/demimoore)"Having resources and information readily available is imperative. I know between my experience and other care partners that I have spoken to, our stories are unfortunately similar. We left that office with close to no resources or support and with a diagnosis I could hardly pronounce."
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Emma has been her husband's caretaker ever since his heath started to decline in 2022. Bruce's family shared in March of that year that Bruce had language disorder aphasia, with an update in February of this year revealing that it had progressed to frontotemporal dementia (or FTD). Just a few months ago Emma encouraged her fans to "be fearless" as she stressed the importance of taking a step back and remembering to "breathe".
The couple had been celebrating their 16th anniversary, with Emma taking to Instagram to admit things can be tough after Bruce's dementia diagnosis. Speaking in a video, she said she had a "good cry" with one of her friends and described how "hard" anniversaries and holidays can be.
Emma, who has two children with Bruce, has been with him since 2007 after meeting while working out at their mutual trainer's gym. After two years of dating, the couple tied the knot. Sharing a snap of the sweet gift on her Instagram Story, Emma said: "Be fearless. Remember to breathe. Thanks Mabel."
Earlier in the day, Emma had shared a lovely picture of her and Bruce kissing and wrote: "16 years with this special man. My love and adoration for him only grows."
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