In a candid and emotional new interview, Emma Heming Willis, the wife of iconic actor Bruce Willis, has revealed one of the most challenging decisions the family has made following his devastating frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis: moving the star into a separate, single-story home designed specifically for his care needs.
The revelation came during an ABC special, Emma & Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey, released on August 26. Willis was diagnosed with FTD in 2023, less than a year after his initial diagnosis of aphasia, which first explained his withdrawal from public life.
Tailoring the Home to His Needs
Speaking with Diane Sawyer, Emma Heming Willis opened up about the difficulty of the move, stressing that the decision was ultimately made for their two young daughters, Mabel Ray, 13, and Evelyn Penn, 11.
“I knew, first and foremost, Bruce would want that for our daughters,” Emma explained. “He would want them to be in a home that was more tailored to their needs, not his needs.”
