Bruce Willis's wife Emma Heming Willis makes emotional plea to ...

6 Mar 2023

Economic Times

Bruce Williss wife Emma Heming Willis makes emotional plea to

Emma Heming Willis, wife of actor Bruce Willis, has pleaded with paparazzi to maintain a respectful distance from the "Die Hard" star and not yell at him while in public.

Emma Heming Willis, the wife of actor Bruce Willis, has made a heartfelt appeal to paparazzi to stop yelling at her husband in public. In an emotional video posted on her Instagram page, she called for greater education about dementia, a condition which Willis is currently living with. Heming Willis recounted a recent incident in which photographers attempted to speak to Willis during a rare public appearance in Santa Monica, noting the difficulty of getting someone with dementia out into the world and navigating them safely.

She asked photographers and videographers to keep their distance and not to yell at Willis, calling for him to be given his space to move safely between locations. The plea came after Willis' family announced that his speaking disorder, aphasia, had progressed into frontotemporal dementia, a condition which currently has no cure. In a statement, they expressed their hope that any media attention would focus on raising awareness and research funding for the disease.

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Dementia is a group of conditions characterised by impairment of at least two brain functions such as memory loss and judgement. Symptoms of dementia include forgetfulness, limited social skills and impaired thinking abilities.

Frontotemporal dementia is a group of disorders caused by the loss of nerve cells in the brain's frontal and temporal lobes. These areas of the brain are typically associated with behavior, personality and language.

The couple married in 2009 and have two children together. In her video, Heming Willis also asked other caregivers and dementia care specialists to share their tips and advice for safely navigating the world with loved ones, who have dementia.

The plea highlights the challenges faced by those living with dementia and their families, particularly in the public eye. It also serves as a reminder of the need for greater awareness and understanding of the condition and the impact it can have on individuals and their loved ones.

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When was Emma Heming Willis born?June 18, 1978
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