Emma Heming Willis Found a new way to communicate with your husband Bruce Willis After his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.
In her book Unexpected Journey: Find strength, hope and yourself on the road to nursing49-year-old Heming Willis detailed the effects of the disease on her husband. (The most common symptoms of FTD include “a struggle with decision-making, motor, oral comprehension, oral comprehension related to the Frontotemporal Degeneration Association.”)
“Because Bruce was unable to communicate with me (due to the variant of FTD he had, the main progressive aphasia), I had to make a judgment on him. I couldn’t ask him how he felt, how I felt, what was wrong or what hurt,” Heming Willis wrote. Instead, I read his body language or looked into his eyes to understand what was bothering him and what was going through. I compare it to your instinct as a parent. Just glance at your child and you can tell you something is wrong immediately.
According to the Wealth Center for Neuroscience Memory and Aging, the main progressive aphasia “gradually changes from speech or language symptoms, depending on the brain area affected by the disease.”
The socket notes that in one type of variation: “People may struggle to generate voice in the first place, while in another, the problems encountered and understanding are more obvious.”
Heming Willis reveals Willis in August Living in a second home With his full-time nursing team Fight against disease. She defended their life arrangements on Instagram and appearances Good morning USA Tuesday, September 9.

Bruce Willis and Emma Heming Willis
Jon Kopaloff/Movie Magazine“It was a tough decision for us, but it was not only Bruce, but also the safest, best decision for our two young girls,” she said in the interview. “And, you know, it’s really not a debate. Now I know Bruce has 100% of the time best care. His needs are 100% of the time and our two young daughters. So I’m not going to vote on that.”
Heming Willis also recently reflected on the time she spent with Willis and continued their love story.
She told her: “Bruce is so cute and wonderful in his body.” people September 4. “He’s not thinking about what happened yesterday or what happened in the future. He’s taking root today.”
She added a sweet mood: “Sometimes, Love doesn’t need words. I could sit there with Bruce, we looked at each other, we smiled and it was more important to me than anything else. ”
Unexpected Journey: Find strength, hope and yourself on the road to nursing Now comes out.

Senior News Analyst & National Affairs Writer
Prabhat Sharma is a veteran journalist with over 12 years of experience covering national news, current affairs, and breaking stories across India. Known for his analytical approach and in-depth reporting, Prabhat brings clarity to complex topics and delivers content that informs, educates, and empowers readers.
He is passionate about political transparency, policy analysis, and the evolving landscape of Indian journalism.
When he’s not writing, you’ll find him reading non-fiction, watching documentaries, or exploring offbeat destinations