Bruce Willis' first birthday since dementia diagnosis

On the birthday of Hollywood star Bruce Willis (67), who was diagnosed with dementia, his wife Emma Heming Willis expressed her sadness.

Emma Hemming Willis said on the 19th, "As you can guess from my swollen eyes, I woke up this morning with tears," and added, "I want to let you know the reality that families of dementia patients go through." He continued, "People always say to me, 'You are so strong, how can you be so strong,' but I had no choice. I am also raising two children in this situation."

“Sometimes in life you have to be mature,” Heming said, adding, “But there is time to grieve every day, and today, on his birthday, I feel so sad. It feels like a knife is stabbing my heart.” Regarding the reason for posting the video, Emma Hemming concluded, "I am uploading the video for you because I know how much you love your husband (Willis)."

Previously, in February, 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 as his condition worsened and he was even diagnosed with dementia. Regarding Bruce Willis' condition, the family said, "Unfortunately, the communication difficulties Willis is experiencing are only a symptom of the disease he is facing," adding, "It is painful, but at the same time, it is a relief to finally receive a clear diagnosis."

Bruce Willis married Demi Moore in 1987 and divorced in 2000. He later married Emma Hamming, who is 24 years younger than him, in 2009, and they have two daughters, Mabel and Evelyn.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr