Emma Heming says life is “a lot more calm” for her husband Bruce Willis and her family. Now the actor lives in another home while fighting a subtype of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a major progressive aphasia (PPA).
“It was the most difficult,” Heming, 49, explained Willis’ neurodegenerative disease “needs a calm and calm atmosphere,” and told people that he would make that decision.
She explained that the “second home” of the family nearby provides a quiet, comfortable and safe environment for 70 actors who can receive 24-hour care there.
The independent residence also gives the couple’s daughters (13-year-old Mabel and 11-year-old Evelyn) the opportunity to become their high-spiritual child themselves.
“We have two young children. It was important that they have a home to support their needs and a place where Bruce supports his needs.
“Kids can playdate or sleep out, and there’s no need to roam your nails and toes,” Hemming said, adding, “It’s all so calm and now I feel at ease.”
Heming, who admitted how lucky her family is, met with considerable criticism when he revealed that he revealed the news last month.
“Dementia plays differently in everyone’s home. You have to do the dynamics of your family and what’s right for your person,” she told people.
“That’s heartbreaking for me. But this is how we were able to support the whole family and that’s what opened up the world of blues.”
Hemming noted that separate homes do not mean separate lives, as she often spends her days with Willis. Their daughters also have clothes, toys and art supplies at their dad’s house.
“I go back to being Bruce’s wife and my kids can be kids. There’s beauty in it, and I’m very grateful for it,” she marveled. “I can be with him in these moments. That’s because of this setup we have. It helped us.”
The Willis family announced in March 2022 that Bruce was retiring from his decades-long acting career as he suffered from aphasia.
They revealed his FTD diagnosis the following February.
