Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma Makes Desperate Plea Following Dementia Diagnosis 

Bruce Willis’ wife has shared a video on Instagram asking for the public’s help in dealing with her husband’s dementia diagnosis.

“If you are someone who is looking after someone with dementia, you know how difficult and stressful it can be to get someone out into the world and to navigate them safely, even just to get a cup of coffee,” she said in a video clip.

“It’s clear that there’s still a lot of education that needs to be put worth. So this one is going out to the photographers and video people that are trying to get those exclusives of my husband out and about. Just keep your space.”

The plea came after a recent outing in Santa Monica for coffee where Willis was accosted by fans and paparazzi.

“I know this is your job, but maybe just keep your space. Please don’t be yelling at my husband, asking how he’s doing, whatever,” Emma continued.

“The woo-hooing and the yippee-ki-yay’s — just don’t do it. Give him the space. Allow for our family or whoever’s with him that day to be able to get him from Point A to Point B safely. That’s my PSA.”

Family of the Pulp Fiction star issued a statement not long ago sharing information on his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis.

“While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis,” Emma, along with Bruce’s ex-wife, Demi Moore, and five daughters said in a statement on the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration website.

“FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone. For people under 60, FTD is the most common form of dementia, and because getting the diagnosis can take years, FTD is likely much more prevalent than we know.”

The family went on to say that there is no cure for FTD, which sees patients suffer personality changes, speech difficulty and motor impairment.

“Bruce has always found joy in life — and has helped everyone he knows to do the same. It has meant the world to see that sense of care echoed back to him and to all of us,” the statement explained.

“We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible.”

Emma and Bruce have been married since 2009 and share two daughters: Mabel, 10, and Evelyn, 8. The actor also has three daughters — Rumer, 34, Scout, 31, and Tallulah, 29 — with Demi Moore.

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