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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Briane Nebria

Emma Heming Reveals Why Dementia-Stricken Bruce Willis Will Not Spend Christmas at Home

Bruce Willis and his wife, Emma Heming Willis, in happier times. (Credit: Instagram/Emma Heming Willis)

For most families, the festive season is a whirlwind of tradition, scent and sound, but for the household of one of Hollywood's most iconic tough guys, the silence this year will be deafening. As the Christmas lights twinkle across Los Angeles, the reality of a 'new normal' has set in for the family of Die Hard legend Bruce Willis.

In a move that highlights the cruel progression of frontotemporal dementia, the 70-year-old actor will not be waking up in the family home this December, having recently moved into a separate residence to receive the round-the-clock professional care his condition now demands. This difficult decision was made to provide a 'serene' environment for the actor, as the noise and high energy of a household with young children can often lead to agitation for those living with FTD.

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