Demi Moore Opens Up About Bruce Willis’ Struggle with Dementia – The Unexpected Beauty in Their Journey
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April 27, 2025 — Demi Moore has spoken publicly for the first time in months about her ex-husband Bruce Willis’ ongoing struggle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), offering a moving and deeply personal glimpse into the challenges and unexpected beauty of the journey.
In a candid conversation with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour while promoting her new film The Substance, Moore, 62, didn’t shy away from the emotional toll of watching a loved one face cognitive decline. “It’s not what I would wish on anyone,” she said, her voice tinged with both grief and resilience. “There is great loss, but there is also great beauty and gifts that can come from it. Meeting him where he is — that’s where the love and the joy reside.”
Willis, 69, was diagnosed with FTD in 2023, a condition that affects behavior, language, and motor skills, and one that prompted his early retirement from acting. Since then, his blended family — including wife Emma Heming Willis, ex-wife Moore, and their daughters Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah — has united in a rare and inspiring show of solidarity.
At the time of his diagnosis, the Willis family released a joint statement thanking fans for their support and reaffirming their commitment to Bruce’s well-being. “We are moving through this as a strong family unit,” they said, reminding the world of Bruce’s own enduring mantra: “Live it up.”
Moore and Willis, once one of Hollywood’s most celebrated couples, divorced in 2000 after 13 years of marriage. Yet despite the end of their romantic relationship, they forged a lasting friendship — one now illuminated by mutual care and shared history. “We’re family,” Moore affirmed in the interview. “That never changed.”
As Bruce continues to face his condition away from the spotlight, the strength and love from those closest to him remain palpable. And through Moore’s raw honesty, fans are reminded that even in the face of devastating illness, love can remain a guiding light.
