Overview
- On March 19, Emma Heming Willis posted a birthday tribute to Bruce Willis and asked followers to honor him by donating to their new fund or checking in on a caregiver.
- Demi Moore shared rare photos of Willis with granddaughter Louetta, while daughter Rumer posted clips and messages celebrating her father’s life and work.
- Emma formally introduced The Emma & Bruce Willis Fund on March 12 while accepting an award at AFTD’s Hope Rising Benefit in New York City.
- The fund, housed within the Entertainment Industry Foundation, aims to raise awareness of frontotemporal dementia, back promising research, and strengthen resources for families.
- Willis retired from acting after a 2022 aphasia diagnosis, was confirmed to have FTD in 2023, and currently receives 24/7 care in a nearby residence, with Emma noting he may not be aware of his illness.