Emma Heming Reveals Bruce Willis Unaware of Dementia Diagnosis: A Blessing and a Curse
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Emma Heming Reveals Bruce Willis Unaware of Dementia Diagnosis: A Blessing and a Curse
- •Emma Heming Willis shared that her husband, Bruce Willis, is not fully aware of his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis, describing it as both a "blessing and a curse."
- •Willis suffers from anosognosia, a neurological condition where the brain cannot recognize its own illness, making him unaware of his FTD.
- •Despite his condition, Bruce Willis still recognizes his family and maintains emotional connections, adapting to new ways of bonding.
- •The actor was initially diagnosed with aphasia in 2022, which progressed to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) by February 2023.
- •Emma Heming continues to provide updates on Bruce's health journey, keeping fans connected to the Hollywood icon.
Why It Matters: Bruce Willis remains unaware of his FTD diagnosis due to anosognosia, a condition his wife Emma calls a "blessing."
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