Bruce Willis

2022 - 8 - 31

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Inside Bruce Willis' Health Journey Following His Aphasia Diagnosis (Us Weekly)

Emma Heming Willis has shared husband Bruce Willis' ups and downs amid his health journey — details.

However, Emma has also been honest about [the harder aspects of caring for someone with a cognitive disorder](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/bruce-willis-wife-emma-heming-struggling-amid-his-aphasia-diagnosis/). [given fans a glimpse into Bruce’s life following his diagnosis](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/bruce-willis-through-the-years-movies-fatherhood-aphasia-battle/), sharing videos of him dancing with his daughter and jamming out with friends. “We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him,” the statement concluded. “As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.” “[The statement] was about “As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up,’ and together we plan to do just that.” As my step-daughter @scoutlaruewillis told me, grief is the deepest and purest form of love. “My grief can be paralyzing but I’m learning how to live along side it. [the “continued love, compassion and support” of the Die Hard star’s fans](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/bruce-willis-receives-support-from-celebs-amid-health-battle/). “To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that [our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/pictures/celebrity-health-scares-20111110/) and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,” they wrote in a March 2022 statement signed by Emma, Bruce’s ex-wife, [Demi Moore](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/demi-moore/), and his five daughters: [Rumer](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rumer-willis/), [Scout](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/scout-willis/), [Tallulah](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/tallulah-willis/), [Mabel and Evelyn](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/pictures/bruce-willis-emma-hemings-adorable-family-moments/). [the Willis family announced Bruce’s retirement from acting](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/bruce-willis-diagnosis-with-aphasia-retiring-from-acting/) after he was diagnosed with the language disorder. [Emma Heming Willis](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/emma-heming/) has been open about [the ups and downs of supporting her husband](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/bruce-willis-wife-emma-heming-struggling-amid-his-aphasia-diagnosis/), [Bruce Willis](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/bruce-willis/), on his health journey following his diagnosis with aphasia.

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Bruce Willis's Wife Emma Heming Says Her Grief Over His Aphasia ... (Vanity Fair)

“My grief can be paralyzing but I'm learning how to live along side it. As my step-daughter [Scout Willis] told me, grief is the deepest and purest form of love ...

Another source close to the actor explained that his family is focused on “doing whatever they can [to support him],” and, “They have rallied around him in a big way to help Bruce cope with what is to come.” While a source close to Emma concluded, “As someone facing health challenges, Bruce couldn’t be part of a better family. As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him." We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him." The message went on to say that, "This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. They wrote at the time, "To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities. I hope you find some comfort in that too.” She finished off the caption with a revolving heart emoji and the hashtags, “#nationalgriefawarenessday #griefawareness #liveitup.”

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Emma Heming claps back at haters, defends 'grief' amid Bruce Willis ... (Page Six)

Emma Heming clapped back at hateful trolls calling her a “drama queen” after she expressed her “grief” over Bruce Willis' aphasia battle.

“I put my family’s needs above my own,” she said. “That’s what you signed up for deal with it and stop complaining.” victim attitude.”

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Bruce Willis' wife Emma opens up about grief - CNN (CNN)

National Grief Awareness Day was Tuesday and the wife of actor Bruce Willis shared some of hers.

"As my step-daughter @scoutlaruewillis told me, grief is the deepest and purest form of love. "My grief can be paralyzing but I'm learning how to live along side it," she continued. "This was the summer of self discovery—finding new hobbies, going out of my comfort zone and staying active," Heming Willis wrote.

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Bruce Willis' Wife Emma Shares Her Summer Of 'Self Discovery ... (Cinema Blend)

Bruce Willis' wife speaks to her grief in the wake of the Die Hard actor's aphasia diagnosis and retirement from acting.

CinemaBlend spoke to his Live Free or Die Hard co-star [Justin Long about Willis’ retirement](https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/justin-long-talks-barbarian-bruce-willis-retirement), who also offered words of support in the wake of the news. [outpouring of support from the industry](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/demi-moore-m-night-shyamalan-jamie-lee-curtis-and-more-speak-out-after-bruce-willis-retirement-is-announced). As Willis’ lives with the medical disorder, which affects one’s ability to communicate through speech and language, his wife Emma Heming Willis is being open about dealing with grief and one piece of advice one of her husband’s daughters once told her. Unfortunately, once she opened up about grief on social media, she shared a wave of negative messages she received in response. She shared the advice in hopes it might “comfort” someone else dealing with feelings of loss as well. Bruce Willis’ wife spoke to her journey of “learning to live alongside” grief for National Grief Awareness Day.

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Emma Hemming Willis Opens Up About 'Grief' Following Bruce ... (Parade Magazine)

Emma Hemming Willis shared an Instagram post in honor of National Grief Awareness Day on August 30.

"We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him." Moore was also among those who "liked" the post on Instagram. "This is so beautiful!" "I'm so proud of you, "As my step-daughter The video was accompanied by Aretha Franklin's track "I Say a Little Prayer."

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Bruce Willis' wife Emma on coping with her 'paralysing grief' (7NEWS.com.au)

Heming Willis, 44, is now his caregiver as well as wife, watching as her husband battles with his health. In a recent social media post, she gave a raw insight ...

“You push through it. You have to. [outpouring of love and support](https://7news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/bruce-willis-hollywood-reacts-to-news-actor-has-retired-after-aphasia-diagnosis-c-6276654) from Bruce Willis’ fans around the world. [Bruce Willis standing at one of the film sites](https://7news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/bruce-willis-makes-emotional-return-to-die-hard-set-after-devastating-aphasia-diagnosis-c-7574696) from Die Hard, 34 years after it was first released. [@scoutlaruewillis](https://www.instagram.com/scoutlaruewillis/) told me, grief is the deepest and purest form of love.” [Celebrity >>](https://7news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity)

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Bruce Willis' wife Emma opens up about grief over his aphasia ... (Fox News)

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, detailed her grief over her husband's aphasia diagnosis. The actor's family announced in March that he would retire ...

[Emma and Bruce married](https://www.foxnews.com/category/entertainment/celebrity-news) in 2009. [diagnosed with aphasia](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/bruce-willis-diagnosed-aphasia-stepping-away-acting). [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://www.foxnews.com/apps-products?pid=AppArticleLink) [CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER](https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl) "As a result of this and with much consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him." As my

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Emma Heming Willis Says Her "Grief Can Be Paralyzing" Amid ... (E! Online)

Emma Heming Willis is sharing a bit about what her life has looked like since her husband Bruce Willis' aphasia diagnosis. Read on to learn about her ...

[The Bump](https://www.eonline.com/news/1333792/bruce-willis-wife-emma-shares-why-shes-trying-to-prioritize-her-own-needs). [Bruce Willis](https://www.eonline.com/news/bruce_willis)' [aphasia diagnosis](https://www.eonline.com/news/1335774/bruce-willis-spotted-on-rare-public-outing-with-wife-emma-after-aphasia-diagnosis) was made public, Emma, 44, got raw and honest about her grief on social media. "As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him." [Watch Daily Pop weekdays at 11 a.m., only on E!.](/shows/daily_pop) 30 Instagram [post](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch6KU13u0mq/) which featured a video of herself doing various tasks such as gardening, working out, and painting. [etiring his career of acting](https://www.eonline.com/news/1325247/bruce-willis-stepping-away-from-acting-following-aphasia-diagnosis) due to his health issues.

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Bruce Willis' wife Emma reveals how she copes with 'paralysing grief ... (Yahoo News)

This was the summer of self discovery,” Emma Heming explained on social media this week.

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Emma Heming Willis Fires Back At Critics Of Her 'Grief Awareness ... (ETCanada.com)

Bruce Willis has some NSFW words to live by. The actor's wife, Emma Heming Willis, shared his ultimate clap back for critics after she faced backlash over a ...

“I struggle with making the time for self-care every day. In March, Emma, along with Willis’ ex-wife, Moore, and the actor’s five daughters, shared a joint family statement announcing that the 67-year-old I, on the other hand, give two s**ts.” “But in the words of the great, philosophical, and insightful Bruce Willis… “My grief can be paralyzing but I’m learning how to live along side it.” The actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, shared his ultimate clap back for critics after she faced backlash [over a social media post ](https://www.etonline.com/bruce-willis-wife-emma-shares-how-she-combats-paralyzing-grief-amid-his-health-struggle-190035)on National Grief Awareness Day, addressing how she is coping in light of Bruce’s aphasia diagnosis.

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Emma Heming Willis Claps Back at Critics of Her Grief Awareness ... (E! Online)

Emma Heming Willis clapped back at hateful comments she received after sharing a message on grief amid husband Bruce Willis' aphasia diagnosis.

News App](https://eonline.onelink.me/ItsS/1b3e9f57) [The Bump](https://www.thebump.com/a/emma-heming-willis-beauty-mom-advice). "This was the summer of self discovery," she captioned the Aug. In the clip, Emma detailed how the last couple of months have been for her since Bruce's family revealed in March that he would be stepping away from acting due to his aphasia diagnosis. "That's what you signed up for deal with it and stop complaining." Emma also shared a screenshot of some hateful comments she received from people on social media.

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Bruce Willis' wife Emma slams critics for grief awareness post (Fox News)

"Die Hard" actor Bruce Willis' wife Emma ripped critics after receiving backlash for her National Grief Awareness Day post amid her husband's diagnosis with ...

As my step-daughter @scoutlaruewillis told me, grief is the deepest and purest form of love. I think he's been up for scrutiny for so many years and he's just built this ultra-thick skin, and he could give two s----. I, on the other hand, give two s----." She wrote in her [CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER](https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl) ](https://www.foxnews.com/category/entertainment/celebrity-news)

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A Chance Meeting Between Bruce Willis And Samuel L. Jackson Set ... (/FILM)

A former college football star turned security guard, David is informed by an incredulous doctor he is the sole survivor of a horrific accident in which his ...

Reviews were mostly positive, though critics took issue with the film's twist ending ("It seems a little arbitrary, as if Shyamalan plucked it out of the air, and tried to make it fit," It was a ridiculous conceit, because the subject matter is so gratuitous, you know? box office in 2000](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/2000/). In the same way, the two unexpectedly met up just as Shyamalan was getting to work on "Unbreakable." [The Sixth Sense](https://www.slashfilm.com/801030/the-sixth-sense-cast-thought-they-were-making-a-very-different-kind-of-film/)" in 1999, is a superhero origin story, though you wouldn't know it from the trailer. Night Shyamalan's](https://www.slashfilm.com/582646/the-real-twist-is-that-its-easy-to-love-m-night-shyamalans-movies/) "Unbreakable" opens on David Dunn (Bruce Willis) in a hospital. Critics had only just begun to take superhero movies seriously again thanks to titles like [Stephen Norrington's "Blade"](https://www.slashfilm.com/757885/year-of-the-vampire-blade-day-walked-so-other-superheroes-and-vampire-hunters-could-run/) and Bryan Singer's "X-Men," the latter of which only opened fourth months prior to "Unbreakable." The pair had also co-starred in "Pulp Fiction" a year before that, although their characters in the film only briefly cross paths when fate deems to bring them together. [argued Roger Ebert](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/unbreakable-2000)). [Die Hard with a Vengeance](https://www.slashfilm.com/800753/why-die-hard-with-a-vengeances-bank-heist-caught-the-real-fbis-attention/)." Just as miraculously, David managed to walk away from the disaster with nary a scratch on him. A former college football star turned security guard, David is informed by an incredulous doctor he is the sole survivor of a horrific accident in which his train derailed and collided with another one, the debris spread over a mile.

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Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming fires back at critics of her grief ... (Daily Mail)

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming slammed trolls for calling her a 'drama queen' after posting about struggling to cope with her husband's aphasia diagnosis on ...

'As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him. As Bruce always says, "Live it up" and together we plan to do just that.' With her daughter: During another moment in the video she was seen spending time with one of her and Bruce's daughters At another point in the video she was seen spending time with one of her and Bruce's daughters. Grief: Earlier this week, the actress posted a clip to her Instagram on National Grief Awareness Day discussing her 'paralyzing' grief and wise words she received from step-daughter Scout Willis In response to criticism over her Instagram post on Tuesday, in which she calls her grief 'paralyzing' at times, the 44-year-old model shared a screenshot over some cruel comments from her haters.

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