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Charlotte Smith

Bruce Willis' wife issues heart-breaking plea amid star's dementia battle

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis has issued a heartfelt plea as she celebrated her birthday and Father's Day over the weekend with Hollywood husband Bruce Willis. The Die Hard actor, 67, made headlines last year after going public with his dementia diagnosis.

In spring 2022, his family revealed the star has aphasia - a condition that affects a patient's ability to understand language and communicate - after he announced he would be retiring from acting. It was later confirmed that his condition was the result of frontotemporal dementia.

According to the NHS, signs of frontotemporal dementia can include: personality and behaviour changes, language problems, problems with mental abilities and memory problems. These problems can make daily activities increasingly difficult, and the person may eventually be unable to look after themselves.

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