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On Bruce Willis’ 71st Birthday, Family Tributes Urge Support for New FTD Fund

Emma Heming Willis is directing birthday well-wishers to a new fund supporting FTD research plus caregiver resources.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 14: Bruce Willis and Demi Moore attend the after party for the Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis at NeueHouse on July 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phil Faraone/VMN18/Getty Images For Comedy Central)
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Overview

  • Emma Heming Willis marked Bruce Willis’ 71st birthday with an Instagram post asking people to donate to The Emma & Bruce Willis Fund or check in on a caregiver.
  • The Emma & Bruce Willis Fund was formally announced on March 12 at AFTD’s Hope Rising Benefit and is housed within the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
  • Demi Moore shared recent photos of Willis with their granddaughter Louetta, posting, “All you need is LOVE. Happy birthday, BW,” as part of the family’s online tributes.
  • Rumer Willis celebrated her father with a message and video clips recalling his charm and iconic roles, adding to the family’s public show of support.
  • The family previously disclosed Willis’ aphasia diagnosis in 2022 and confirmed frontotemporal dementia in 2023; he now receives round-the-clock care in a separate residence.