Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma Opens Up About His Dementia: "I Felt Like My Marriage Was Crumbling"

Emma Heming Willis opens up about life with her husband Bruce Willis following his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), sharing the early signs they missed, the moment of his diagnosis, and how their family has adjusted in the time since. She reflects on the early days of their relationship, their low-key wedding in Turks and Caicos, parenting their two daughters, and Bruce’s role as a devoted, joy-filled “girl dad.” Emma describes the challenges of navigating FTD — a disease she says “doesn’t scream, it whispers” — and how it was important to explain the diagnosis to their young daughters in an honest and age-appropriate way. She also speaks to the strength and support she’s found in their blended extended family, and why she wrote her book, ‘The Unexpected Journey,’ to raise awareness of FTD’s subtle symptoms and help other caregivers navigate a disease that often goes unrecognized. Subscribe to People ►► http://bit.ly/SubscribetoPeople CONNECT Web: 💻 https://people.com Facebook:   / peoplemag   Instagram:   / people   TikTok:   / people   PEOPLE App: 📱 https://bit.ly/3H0bthA PEOPLE remains the trusted authority at the center of pop culture. The PEOPLE brand features a unique mix of breaking entertainment news, exclusive photos, video, unparalleled access to the red carpet, celebrities, and in-depth reporting on the most compelling newsmakers of our time. Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma Opens Up About His Dementia & Her Life as His Caregiver | PEOPLE    / people