When Hollywood star Bruce Willis (67), who became famous through the movie 'Die Hard' series, was targeted by paparazzi, his wife Emma Hemming appealed to 'protect her husband's space.'
On the 4th (local time), multiple American entertainment media outlets complained that paparazzi harassed Willis when she went out for tea time with her friends. Not only Willis, but Heming also felt anxious about the paparazzi's invasion of privacy.
Hemming said on his personal account on the same day, "My goal is to raise awareness about dementia. I think education is needed. Anyone who cares for a person with dementia knows how difficult and stressful it is to safely send a person with dementia into the world and watch over them." “You can tell. Even drinking a cup of coffee is like that,” he confessed honestly.
Hemming then asked for help, saying, “I would like to ask for advice from caregivers and dementia care experts navigating this world.” As a result, advice and messages of support poured in from many fans and experts.
Last month, Willis' family announced in a statement, "Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD)."
Bruce Willis, who retired from the film industry after being diagnosed with aphasia in March of last year, caused regret by becoming a dementia patient as his disease worsened. According to the family, this dementia is caused by damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain and causes impaired judgment.
“Unfortunately, the communication difficulties Willis is experiencing are just one symptom of the illness he faces,” the Willis family said in a statement. “While it is painful, we are also relieved to finally receive a clear diagnosis.”
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr