Emma Heming Willis Pleads with Paparazzi to Respect Bruce Willis’ Diagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia

Actor Bruce Willis recently received a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and his wife, Emma Heming Willis, has taken to social media to ask paparazzi to keep their distance.

In an emotional Instagram video, Heming Willis recounted a recent incident in which photographers attempted to speak to her husband while he was out for coffee with friends in Santa Monica. She asked the photographers to “keep your space” and not to “be yelling at my husband, asking him how he’s doing, or whatever.”

Heming Willis also spoke of the difficulty and stress of navigating the world with someone who has dementia, and the need for more education on the subject. She said, “If you are someone who is looking after someone with dementia, you know how difficult and stressful it can be to get someone out into the world and to navigate them safely, even just to get a cup of coffee.”

Willis retired from acting last year due to an aphasia diagnosis, and his wife’s plea to paparazzi to keep their distance is a reminder of the need for respect and understanding when it comes to those living with dementia.

The video has been met with an outpouring of support from fans, with many praising Heming Willis for her courage in speaking out and for her dedication to her husband. Her message is a reminder of the importance of providing support and understanding to those living with dementia.