Bruce Willis’ daughter Rumer shares heartbreaking message

In a touching tribute for Father’s Day, Rumer Willis conveyed an emotional update regarding her father Bruce Willis’ struggle with frontotemporal dementia. The actor known for Die Hard received his diagnosis in 2023, following a previous diagnosis of aphasia that prompted his retirement from acting.

Rumer shared her feelings on Instagram, revealing her profound yearning for her father. “Today is challenging,” she expressed. “I experience a deep pain in my chest to converse with you… to embrace you and inquire about life and your stories.”

She went on to say, “However, I understand that you wouldn’t want me to feel sorrowful today… I will strive to be thankful, reminding myself of how fortunate I am that you are my dad… I can still hold you and kiss your cheek.”

Rumer also reflected on her appreciation for the small moments, such as witnessing Bruce’s eyes brighten when he sees her daughter Louetta. She concluded her message with love for others enduring similar sorrow: “To the single mothers who are also fathers, to my future baby daddy…❤️”

Bruce’s spouse, Emma Heming Willis, also paid tribute to him on Father’s Day. Since his diagnosis, Emma has emerged as a strong advocate, sharing the realities of their experience.

In a 2024 interview with Town & Country, she reminisced, “As his language began to change, it appeared like a stutter… Never in a million years did I imagine it was dementia.”

She characterized frontotemporal dementia as a condition that “whispers,” making it challenging to determine when Bruce’s personality succumbed to the illness. Throughout this journey, the family remains united and filled with love.

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