Bruce Willis' Wife Emma Heming Shares Message of Grief on Anniversary

[@thenightporter]

Mr. Willis is blessed to be surrounded by so much love from his entire family. There are so many suffering from the same condition that are sitting in nursing homes that never even have visitors.

[@patriciamckenna6099]

That is so true, i have seen it firsthand and it’s heartbreaking. Here in Ireland we call it the long goodbye.🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️

[@Cookie2u6319]

Agreed.

[@TheSouthIsHot]

If children don't visit their parents when their parents are sick, those children didn't have good parents.

[@Jasonjan13]

Tous ces gens qui sont dans les maisons de retraite, abandonnés, n'ont pas d'argent, donc pas de visiteur... surtout dans notre pays 🇨🇵, la France

[@markrivers1397]

So true! Worked in nursing home years ago and noticed few got visitors

[@scottjohnson9225]

My wife of 40 years recently passed. I must adapt, overcome, and persevere. This I shall do, in her memory.

[@csndre]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom to dementia in August of this year. There will always be a hole. but as you said, we adapt, overcome and persevere. 💔❤‍🩹❤

[@leahrogers5769]

Sorry for your loss. May you find healing and blessings and remember all the fond memories.

[@DigUpHerBones85]

I'm so sorry. Sending love your way

[@fd5818]

So sorry for your loss. I am an RN, I wish there was something more doctors and researchers could do to help with this awful disease. ❤💐 .

[@LordPrometheous]

I cannot begin to imagine what you must be going through. So sorry for what you're living through.

[@SharonWarfield]

We lost my father to dementia. You actually lose them multiple times before the final loss. My prayers and love go out to this family ❤

[@loosilu]

We lost my mother ten years before she died.

[@jenniferhansen3622]

I lost my dad to dementia in 2023. 😢

[@jeanniemayer2174]

My mom passed away in November 2024. She had dementia. Such a difficult disease.😢

[@mimi7914]

@@loosilu 🤗

[@jenniferhansen3622]

@@jeanniemayer2174 I'm so sorry for your loss. It's a terrible disease. 💔

[@july821]

She is the definition of "for better and for worse". ❤

[@robertashaffer3950]

Indeed 🙏

[@nateb1326]

I grew up in the 80’s. I have sooooo many fond memories of watching Bruce on TV and in movies. Thanks Bruce and blessings to you and your family!!!!

[@billrobbins5874]

Grew up before then but brilliant actor. Wishing him, his family and extended lots of understanding for the awful condition. A cure hopefully. ♥️

[@JCLampee-t3f]

Having lived through the same illness with my Husband. My heart goes out to Mrs Willis and her children

[@Jgibb69]

I feel the pain. My wife was diagnosed with the same form of dementia at age 59 - 3 plus years ago. It is beyond challenging to the ones around us. No one is trained to become a full time care giver while at the same time grieving for the slow loss of someone we love. Every day is a new challenge and new heartbreak. My Herat goes out to the whole Emma and the family. I find anniversary’s, birthdays, Christmas to be exceptionally hard. To all those experiencing such terrible events in their lives. Stay strong!

[@ChristineGray-g1x]

My husband was stricken with FTD. He lost all interest in life, all emotion, all speech, and all recognition of his loved ones 2-3 years before his death. It was brutal! ❤

[@phyltorkelsonp9268]

My husband also was diagnosed with FTD, he passed away five years ago. Hugs to you, fellow caregiver!!

[@EM-mw2qr]

I took care of my mother who had this disease. It was heartbreaking to hear her shout "Who are you??" to her granddaughter she once loved so much.

[@targadave]

I was the primary family care giver for my dad including his last year with rapidly progressing dementia. Going from caring for him full time in his house with a daytime nurse, to finally needing to put him in an assisted living facility with a “dementia” wing. Then Covid lockdowns started and I can remember speaking to him daily on a phone looking through his room window (we weren’t allowed inside at all). He was a PhD Physicist and had no idea what was going on. He eventually stopped eating, went on hospice, and they finally allowed me to stay with him those last days. I basically lived in his room. It’s a crushing disease. He was 89 and had lived a truly amazing life. Prayers to Bruce and his loved ones🙏

[@NicoleAZ145]

I’m so sorry. I lost my mom during covid too, different circumstances but it’s such a tough loss. I didn’t get to see her, only talk on the phone. I’m so glad they let you be with your dad in his final days.

[@jeffosborne1147]

Bruce is very lucky to have you in his life. God bless you both

[@AbigailBrown-wk7xl]

I wish Emma , Bruce and family light and positivity. I wish you and your family all the best ❤❤

[@p.s.xoxo...lifeandstyle6101]

Dementia is such a difficult disease. It’s very hard in the family. I lost my mom to dementia. It’s so hard to see them loosing themselves, but the best thing you can do which is what his wife is doing is to shower them with and have patience. Create as many memories as you can. Cherish every day you have with them.

[@ctgctg1]

You have to live in the moment when you are the primary caregiver of a loved one with dementia.

[@toomylight2311]

So true because everything for them and for you is literally in the moment ❤

[@aynos629]

It's a great spiritual lesson

[@pollys2142]

That must be so hard. Thankfully that family unit is so supportive of each other I feel for her and all of them Watched Die Hard on Christmas, he’s still a favourite!!

[@kathleendone8708]

I love that she tells their story. I wish I had known to give myself a moment every day to feel the negative emotions, the hardest part of looking after a loved one is trying to be positive all the time especially when you are with them 24/7

[@Vernonchan]

Alzheimer's is the most cruel disease. Lost my dad to Alzheimer's and it was hard seeing him deteriorate. Sad to see Bruce this way. What's important is he being surrounded by family and continue to be showered with love and affection. All the best, Willis and family

[@sandysouthward3635]

She may not feel good in the moment but she is so brave!! I am so sorry yet so thankful she is sharing this difficult journey with Bruce. It is for sure a labor of love!!❤

[@ghiberti]

Admiration and strength to Emma for being a caring force to her husband and family. Caring for persons with special needs is not an easy task, while also caring for your children and other family members.

[@fin2643]

He has money...lol...of cos she is supportive...bruce better hurry up cos girl gotta cash out while she is still young..

[@meganlee6746]

@@fin2643 what an awful human being you are. I feel sad for you.

[@Mama78-o9f]

She has access to all the things she needs to cope thankfully.

[@herward1047]

My husband suffered a stroke and has aphasia, he is mentally disabled. Life is hard, but we are alive and will continue to live. We are together and for that I am grateful. Love overcomes all!

[@OMGgirls_WORLD]

I'm 48 and caring for my 80yro mom after her 3rd stroke. She has severe aphasia and can't make sense of anything. I cry daily...going on 3 years of care. 😢

[@bioluminescence2391]

@@OMGgirls_WORLDgod bless you , its a very difficult disease to care for. Prayers and love

[@michaelmorrissey1052]

Such an incredible story of love, strength and family. Our thanks go out to Bruce Willis and his entire family. 🙏

[@BertinaKinsale]

Met Bruce many years ago in Soho, always had great love for him, he was very down to earth, lovely man. The road is tough but u will receive your blessings. Very blessed n healthy New year

[@shawnanderson8109]

I went through this with my mom. It was a difficult time BUT my son, daughter in law and my self took GREAT care of her up until the end. I know how you feel and what you are going through. Self care and love you and your daughters 💕

[@applepie9576]

We hospiced both of our parents at their home before they passed. We did not have to deal with dementia or mental decline, only physical decline. I cannot imagine what his family is going through. I feel for them and all of you who have commented about caring for and losing a loved one to dementia. You are true saviors and heroes. ❤❤❤

[@user-zi4iu5lj6z]

She said “Bruce would really want us” a lot which makes me think his condition is quite far gone. I can’t even imagine what she must going through. My aunts husband had dementia and it really it took its toll in the last yrs of his life. Bruce has a lot of good ppl around him.

[@jmtimmons]

I lost my Mom to Dementia 3 years ago. We love them, try to make them happy, feel safe and live the best life they can. My heart goes out to the Willis family and all other families that have a loved one with Dementia. Bruce is so loved by millions of fans.

[@blessthisemptynest]

I lost my mum to dementia in June this year. It broke my heart every time I visited her in the care home, I watched her go downhill fast. Nichty Nitchtum mum, until we meet again. I love you xx

[@111coolone]

My mom went through the same thing with my grandma…visiting her in the nursing home and watching her decline slowly after her stroke and from dementia as well. It was very hard for me as well. I’m sorry about your mom ❤

[@a.e.7988]

Prayers to his five daughters.❤

[@adelaferreira4575]

When we loose our love ones to death is definitely a lot of grief and pain ,when you loose your loved ones to dementia it is hard,difficult and exhausting ,the subject of your love is there,but it is not and that is terrible agony that doesn’t end ,many blessings and strength to his wife and the entire family !

[@Ladyinlockwood6695]

So sad for Bruce, but the truth is that it is harder on his family. Best wishes for the whole family.

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Emma Willis seems like a lovely, thoughtful woman. Bruce is lucky to have such great support around him. It breaks my heart that he may not remember his film and TV experiences and all he achieved. He brought hours and hours of great entertainment to millions of people - to let us forget our worries and our problems, even if just for a couple hours. Thank you Bruce. ❤

[@sandraconnelly7507]

Heart breaking...such a lovely, talented obviously kind Man who is loved by his family....and of course his millions of fans.

[@paulawhite8674]

It is so hard to stay in the joy and love, not the sadness and grief! God bless you all!

[@shaygrinwell]

I am grateful she is sharing this journey openly so that others may find solace and connection in the pain. She is a blessing to us.

[@mishv2367]

Bless Bruce & Emma 🙏

[@seigasuki]

Wow! That's what a family is, and that is true love. ❤😭 May God be with them, and with all that struggles with this disease. 🙏

[@d_no_allyn_86]

What a loss. It's just terribly sad . Man.. i hope they'll find some peace through all this. At least he's had such a great affect on so many and made so many great movies.

[@LifeChanges41595]

I love the Die Hard movies, Bruce was an amazing actor and deeply loved by his family, and the fans. Very sad he ended up getting Dementia, and the struggles with remembering who family is. Emma is an inspiration to others.

[@spacecoastaesthetics6990]

My mom was once know as having a memory like an elephant. She's now going through dementia at 83. At fast I grieved now I'm just enjoying my time with her.

[@dawncordero7760]

I am so sad for what you are going through and even more so for Bruce. Such a great actor such a good kind man, so hard to believe what has happened to him! My heart and prayers go out to you, his wife and Bruce and the families. I pray for peace and comfort in the coming year, and I pray that God gives you the strength to accept whatever the future holds. I pray this in Jesus mighty name. Amen.🙏❤️✝️

[@melissalove2463]

My heart just aches for this beautiful family ! 💞😢💞

[@arkimmiejackson6233]

I love you so much Bruce thank you so much for all the memories.. ❤❤❤ Thank you Emma and Demi for sharing him with me..🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@TravisAndres-g5b]

So sad, what a good wife and partner. To stay when it would be easy to run. God. Bless them all. I don’t know a lot about Bruce Willis’s life for anything, but he was always one of my favorite actors and I thank him for all the great movies he gave us.

[@leesashriber5097]

Bruce is a blessed man to have all of his family by his side. I can't even begin to comprehend how Emma feels. 🙏❤️🙏

[@kedra626]

It’s crazy to see him like this. I was praying he would get better. May god bless them 😢

[@laurenhoffman2751]

Just watched lucky number slevin the other day. I’m still finding movies of Bruce’s that r new to me. Nobody is cooler. I miss him. I’m sure his fam misses him way more. God bless them all. He’s lucky to have a wife that loves him so much. A public who loves him so much as well. And we do. Praying for u guys!

[@alittlewheiser521]

I lost my beloved mom to Alzheimer’s this past July…we moved in to her home so she didn’t have to go into a facility. While it was so certainly trying and exhausting, I would do it all over again because of my unconditional love for her. Bruce is lucky to have so many that love him. ❤

[@perryfan49]

We love you Bruce!!!

[@markmagnano8590]

Bruce, we love you and send love and support your amazing family. My sister-in-law has just started her journey. We all lean on each other.

[@louskunt9798]

Salute to a legend!🫡 We love you Bruce!

[@behindsuite13]

I remember what my mom had to go through, when my grandfather, her dad was living with that. Emma is blessed to have so much love around her, and the fans are behind her, as well.

[@LMarie-mv8fu]

Emma is inspirational and a warrior..they truly love one another..unconditional ❤️

[@dirostudios]

Our family and friends lost our mother to Alzheimer’s a few years ago. We feel her and her family’s pain. May they all be healed in the name of Jesus Christ. Love and Blessings Bruce and family. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@juanpatricio9204]

Thanks for taking care of Bruce

[@ROSESnROT]

❤U BRUCE....THANK YOU for all you given us. You have always been my favorite

[@SaoirseAnthony]

He is loved by so many strangers❤️❤️❤️my heart goes out to the ones who know him well❤️❤️❤️

[@dsham5971]

Caring for a person Alzheimers is EXTREMELY difficult. My dad went missing for 3 days before we knew he even had it. After an Elder Alert was issued he was found 3 hours away from home trying to enter a house. Thank God the owners called 911 and he still had his id on him to eat them know he was reported missing. After that we took him to the neurologist for testing where they told us. He lived six years after being diagnosed but it’s like watching a loved one fade away. My dad passed away before he got to the not eating and drinking stage. He had a blockage which led to a heart attack and he died in my arms within minutes. My ❤ goes out to the people diagnosed and their families.

[@Mulder-Scully]

My dad went through the long horrible road of dementia until his death, i don't wish it upon my worst enemy, it takes away everything a person is and destroys you're outsides from within. I hope Bruce doesn't have to suffer as long as my dad did and i wish his family a lot of strength and love.

[@lisal2018]

Emma my heart hurts for you. Someone you love more than anything. Prayers to you and your family.

[@tanyaedwards4574]

She's so lucky to have family support, including Demi. I wish I had support. I love Bruce Willis and all the movies he was in, he always brought the funny, best of love, health and humour to all of them. i'm just feeling a bit sorry for myself right now, because my mom's not as pleasant as Bruce is, she's belligerent, she accuses me of wrongful doings, she's paranoid dementia, but looking back at my life, I guess she always was paranoid. I didn't mean to post this all about me, I'm grateful about so many things in my life right now.And I'm truly happy that he's stayed on course and is a happy dementia person- does that make sense? I'm bringing my own life into this story again- my mom has always been who she's portaying during her dementia, Bruce has always been a fun-loving human being, and is therefore always smiling. Bless him and his family as they struggle through this- you have each other to lean on 🙏

[@gabshide]

My mom in law has always been caring, kind and generous, but we have also just been through a phase of wild accusations and things that just didn't happen. It's part of the disease. Don't take it personally. It's not her fault nor yours.

[@tanyaedwards4574]

@@gabshide thank you, it;s a learning curve and I'm a lot calmer because I finally know that it's not personal.

[@johnmanderson2060]

I love Bruce Willis so much, he was a so great actor and person. I am grateful he is so well surrounded by his loving family and helpers.

[@ms.steveygolden1118]

They will have a better quality of life bcuz they are blessed with loads of support AND FUNDS. Not all families have that.

[@Constellation0683]

Dementia and blessed is a bit too much

[@ms.steveygolden1118]

@Constellation0683 I've seen it several time's in my life. Perspective IS everything when it comes to "dealing" with dementia.

[@lauralee9694]

💯

[@Ponka25]

She is so incredibly brave and always thinking of others. Doing all she can to generate more attention to FLD. Such a tragic loss - I imagine what might have been in Bruce’s life and career. But she has the best attitude - always try to focus on the joy and positivity around you 💗 Bruce is truly blessed to have Emma and the rest of his loving family 🙏

[@SykoNerd]

Sending support and love and strength to this beautiful family and our beloved action hero, Bruce, who gave me and my dad some of our best daddy daughter movie nights. ❤

[@Aimeeejolee8019]

I lost my father to this type of dementia and the stages and phases of it was watched by all of the family and a very difficult and saddening disease to watch. I can’t imagine what it felt like for him to lose sense of self little by little. He was always a strong capable person and loving father. We noticed little unconcerning things but didn’t think too much of it til things got concerning. It was a little over 4 years from this final specific dementia diagnosis was pinpointed to his last day at age 61. All of which he was at home taken care of by family. 😢

[@leannecanty8821]

I'm glad they have love. This is heartbreaking.

[@LeoLover-l9e]

She’s a beautiful soul ❤️🕊

[@laurenhoffman2751]

That’s real love! She’s amazing and he’s so lucky

[@VVixen790]

❤🙏 To Bruce, Emma and children. A disease that strips your loved ones from you before death is exactly as Emma describes both a blessing & curse. I lost 3 children from a degenerative neurological disease I wish with all my being it wasn’t so however at the same time I have no regrets or anger; how can one if you experience the joy of pure honest love 💕🪽. Blessings 🙏

[@ChrisMetz-ip9up]

When they saw the title did anyone think that Bruce died

[@BoutiqueLaTrice]

No. Grief is about loss. Not just loss of life.

[@HandsomeMalcolmcats]

Yes

[@JonteTheArtist]

May God heal him. 🙏

[@Mike34129]

No it would be all over the news if that was true

[@novajtv]

That's a damn Legend right there boys...thank you Bruce..for straight up decades of entertainment.. to you..we're just 'the fans'..but to us..to us?? You're John McClane..for..everrrrr... We watch your movies...your interviews... behind the scenes stuff and then we watch Die Hard agaaaain..so thank you again for not only your fight against terrorism and making it cool to be a cop again..but also for giving us guys a Christmas movie we can't wait to revisit every year..love you brothery

[@mikemike-h5l]

mad respect for Emma for sticking around and going through this with Bruce. A lot of women would bolt when it got hard especially since bruce is well known and i assume has a nice bank account they can cash out on. Good for her, good woman there

[@michellejade3272]

😭😭😭 So sorry your family is going through this!

[@maryannhartzell2958]

It’s nice that she has money and doesn’t have to worry about taking care of him alone. So many people are less fortunate and must give up their life for the other person.

[@garyangel3885]

Look into it all a little bit. She kinda doesn't. Demi is there A LOT doing some plus all the kids take care of him and they have caregivers that come daily. I'm not saying shes not doing anything and that shes not suffering a bit but she really fell into a financial gift here shes turned this whole thing into a social media platform for herself its sickening

[@CATSFOREVER308]

​@@garyangel3885Exactly, she is going to inherit a lot of money.

[@Twyztid_Angel]

The money is from all the "made for tv" movies that Bruce worked his butt off on the last few years. I suspect that he had a diagnosis then and they didn't go public with the news until he was almost incapacitated.

[@maryannhartzell2958]

@ I realize he has the money to pay for his health care and she doesn’t have to worry about paying for people to come in and help take care of him. My husband had Parkinson’s and it cost a fortune to care for him.

[@jemyjim]

I’m so sorry Bruce. May this journey be as easy as possible for u. U deserve to live peacefully. Thank you to family for hard times that come and yet to come

[@lowee8834]

God Bless you Emma. Took care of my Dad I understand the pain and struggle.

[@blessedbyhim4747]

Thank You Emma for sharing Your Truth in what You endure so that Others can see that there's no shame in feeling the way You do. GOD be with the Entire Family in/on this journey with Bruce (love Him) 🙏🏽💓

[@emister2397]

My father suffered a stroke and then seizures immediately after, status eppilepticus for 7 months. Front temporal lobe. He then had frontal seizures causing aphasia. He worked after retiring until he could work no more at age 71.He needs 4/7 care at home. Now a year later we celebrate him singing happy birthday to me in October. Best present ever. He recognized me. Unfortunately his sister at 75 just suffered a similar fate 5 days before new years. She is in status eppilepticus since then. They ruled that she will be in vegetative state. We can't tell my father in his sensitive state. Stress brings on the seizures, it's awful. His oldest sister died of the same affliction 3 months before my father fell ill at work. He worked in Amazon shipping and was top employee every month for over 2 years. He was so proud. More research on aphasia needs to be done. Bless everyone who knows how hard this is.

[@mikestanislaus1107]

My mother is going thru the same thing with my father, but she's taking it one day at a time. God bless his wife. Miss you alot John McClane!

[@vikramwaikar5645]

Timestamps (Powered by Merlin AI) 00:04 - Emma Heming shares grief and love on anniversary amid Bruce Willis's dementia battle. 00:28 - Emma Heming reflects on grief and the impact of dementia on their anniversaries. 00:54 - Emma Heming expresses her ongoing grief and commitment to living fully for her family. 01:28 - Emma Heming discusses the challenges of coping with Bruce's diagnosis. 01:53 - Emma Heming addresses grief and acceptance regarding Bruce Willis' struggles. 02:20 - Emma Heming discusses the impact of aphasia in Bruce Willis' life. 02:42 - Emma Heming expresses gratitude and unconditional love amidst grief. 03:05 - Emma Heming emphasizes finding joy amid grief.

[@RussianGoldKing]

We all have to agree that man, He has a great wife to still stand by his side, After what he's going through😢

[@karyncremeens9376]

Example of someone who values their personal beauty as an expression of their soul.

[@SpidermanWebster]

So sad😢,our prayers are with your family ❤, be strong

[@kevindelaney1951]

Sad circumstances. Enjoy him in his various roles. Best wishes for strength as his family deals with his illness.

[@MySherry10]

I lost my husband in May but he did know me with the dementia he knew me and wanted me there with him , Its a hard thing to go through and tears your heart out for days they are good and others they are so confused and easily upset or in some cases as my husband got angry and violent . He was put in a facility as I could no longer take care of him and that hurt but knew it was better for him a but He went peacefully when it was his time and I was there to still try to take care of him as I wanted to be as much as could do for him and I thank God that I had him and every day I had with him and I understand fully what they are feeling God got me through it all for I know God has a plan for all things and even when we dont understand , we trust God. I know David is in Heaven and in perfect joy and no more pain nor suffering and I will see him again. Prayers for this family and all who have and are facing this now. God gave me strength and I know He is there guiding me through it all. It is great all his family is there and supporting each other

[@gwen3010]

Bless you all! 🙏💞💞

[@dottieland7061]

He is such a lovely person. What a terrible disease to happen to him.

[@slvrbullet22]

She is a gem. SHe has a good support system with Demi.. from the looks outside.

[@YvonnePena-f9u]

I Appreciate Your Honesty. Unfortunately, people don't understand the significance and severity of people living with disease. It is important to continue to tell the truth and create education, awareness and compassion for not only the patient, but the family as well. Unfortunately, people that have not had these experiences are not always able to understand what both the patient and family are living with and going through. Wishing you love, peace and healing. Sincerely, Ms. Yvonne Pena

[@rebeccareynolds8768]

I just watch Die Hard 2, Bruce has always been my fav actor, I’m still devastated that he has this, I pray for his family😢

[@jyuniverse7818]

My mom currently has dementia and I totally understand 💐❤️🙏🏽❤️‍🩹

[@lindasylla5121]

I love, Bruce & all his movies 😢

[@SammieWork-e7v]

I will keep you in my everyday prayers and keep moving forward as much as you can since you will get through it.

[@hood_TheJoker]

went through dementia with my dad... 🙏🏿 bless you Bruce

[@tracypulley9785]

Lost my sister last year it’s heartbreaking

[@christopherhennessey8991]

What a wonderful, dedicated wife.

[@donnaeid2862]

The joy of what is….don’t miss the joy that is always waiting for you in the here and now…..the good comes when you have gratefulness! Start by counting your blessings one by one!

[@Brenda-1023]

Merry Christmas & Happy New year!

[@helendunn4650]

Bruce is so lucky having loving family caring for him way better than stuck in nursing home like many hundreds so sad

[@paulrom446]

I wish all of you the best!

[@jillmccarty1227]

SO SORRY! MAY GOD'S GRACE SEE YOU THROUGH THIS!❤