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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
J. Alas

Bruce Willis Illness Update: Wife Said Actor's Brain Is 'Failing Him' But It Is A 'Good Thing' - Here's Why

Bruce Willis’s wife reveals his brain is failing due to dementia, but says his unawareness of the illness brings unexpected peace. (Credit: Instagram: emmahemingwillis)

Hollywood icon Bruce Willis's health continues to decline as his wife, Emma Heming Willis, confirms that his brain is 'failing him', but that his unawareness of his own condition has unexpectedly brought some comfort to their family.

The Die Hard actor, aged 70, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023. The degenerative brain disorder affects areas of the brain responsible for language and behaviour. Over time, the illness impairs a person's ability to speak, understand words, and manage emotions.

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