Bruce Willis’ Early Dementia Symptoms Led Wife Emma to Think ‘Something I Was Doing in Our Marriage Wasn’t Working Anymore’ (Exclusive)
Emma Heming Willis recalls the confusion she felt as Bruce’s behavior began to shift long before his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis in 2022. At first, she blamed herself, thinking it was a marital issue. “FTD doesn’t scream, it whispers,” she says, describing the subtle early signs.
The diagnosis brought both heartbreak and relief—finally giving clarity that it wasn’t Bruce, but the disease. Yet, like millions of caregivers, Emma was left with little guidance. “Being sent on our way with no support was really traumatic,” she shares.
Emma channeled her struggle into her new book, The Unexpected Journey, a resource she wishes she had from the start. She also made the difficult decision to move Bruce into a serene home tailored to his needs, allowing their daughters to live more freely while preserving special family moments.
