In a tearful ABC interview with Diane Sawyer on August 26, 2025, Emma Heming Willis shared the emotional toll of Bruce Willis’s dementia diagnosis, which strained their marriage with “crazy marital issues.” Emma struggled with the changes, admitting, “It doesn’t feel like a marriage anymore.” Despite this, she embraced her role as a caregiver, facing logistical challenges like isolating their family due to Bruce’s sensitivity to noise, canceling playdates to protect him.
Emma made the difficult decision to move Bruce into a nearby home tailored for his safety and care, prioritizing their daughters’ well-being, as she believed Bruce would want. This wasn’t an institution but a warm, loving “second home” where the family spends time, filled with laughter and visits from Bruce’s friends. Diane Sawyer noted Bruce appeared “happy” and “healthy” during her visit, though cameras weren’t allowed inside.
