Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, has revealed new details about the family’s living arrangements as the actor continues his battle with frontotemporal dementia.
In a recent ABC News special, Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey, she explained that Willis now lives in a “second home” where he receives round-the-clock care from his health team.
Emma described the decision as one of the most difficult she has ever made but emphasized that it was necessary for their two daughters, Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11. “I knew, first and foremost, Bruce would want that for our daughters. He would want them to be in a home that was more tailored to their needs, not his,” she told Diane Sawyer.
The single-story residence allows Willis to move around more easily and provides a welcoming space for friends and family to visit. Emma noted that she and the children spend mornings and evenings with him. “It’s our second home. It’s filled with love, care, and laughter, and it’s been beautiful to see,” she said.
Willis, best known for films such as Die Hard, The Sixth Sense, and The Fifth Element, retired from acting in 2022 after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition affecting communication. In 2023, his family confirmed that his condition had advanced to frontotemporal dementia, a degenerative brain disorder with no cure.
Despite his health challenges, Emma shared that Willis remains mobile and in overall good physical health. Although he is losing his ability to speak, the family has found new ways to connect. “We get moments when we see his personality shine through — his hearty laugh, his smirk, or that twinkle in his eye,” she said.
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