Bruce Willis' family is speaking out about his new diagnosis.
In a Thursday statement, the actor’s wifeEmma Heming Willis, exDemi Mooreand daughtersRumer Willis,Scout WillisandTallulah Willisall posted an update about Bruce’s health on Instagram alongside a photo of him smiling on a beach.
They said that whilenews of his frontotemporal dementia (FTD)is “painful,” for Bruce’s family, “it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”
Earlierin the statement, the women said that since theyannounced his aphasia diagnosislast March, the “condition has progressed” for thePulp Fictionstar, 67, and they now have an answer in the form of FTD.
“Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces,” the statement said. “While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”
Inthe family’s full statementposted to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration’s website, they shared, “Bruce always believed in using his voice in the world to help others, and to raise awareness about important issues both publicly and privately.”
Bruce Willis and family.Demi Moore/instagram
They also expressed their “deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and wonderful stories we have all received since sharingBruce’s original diagnosis.”
The women signed off their statement with each of their names, plus those of Bruce’s two youngest daughters with Emma, 44:Mabel, 10, andEvelyn, 8. (The actor shares Rumer, 34, Scout, 31, and Tallulah, 29, with Moore, 60.)
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Bruce’s blended family has been tight-knit over the years, and open about their support for the actor since revealing his original diagnosis and subsequent decision to retire from acting.
A source close to the family told PEOPLE in December 2022 that Bruce is “happy” about his impending new role.
“He ishappy about becoming a grandpa,” the insider said. “He loves having a big family. They are all spendingChristmastogether.”
“Bruce is enjoying not working and having more family time. He likes being around his girls more,” added the source.
source: people.com
