Celebrity's Family Opens Up about Rare Cognitive Disease

In a recent interview, Tallulah Willis, daughter of Hollywood actor Bruce Willis, shed light on her father's uncommon and aggressive cognitive disease. One year after revealing his struggle with aphasia, which affects speech and language, it was disclosed that the 68-year-old actor is now battling frontotemporal dementia (FTD). During her appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Tallulah Willis emphasized the importance of their family's transparency regarding her father's condition, explaining that it aligns with their values and aims to raise awareness about FTD, which has limited available information. Willis expressed her initial lack of knowledge about FTD and shared that spending quality time with her father, engaging in activities such as listening to music, has been a source of comfort and healing. Exploring her father's belongings has also served as a cathartic experience. Bruce Willis's health remains stable, and Willis expressed gratitude for the love and connection she continues to share with him. In a poignant essay for Vogue, she reflected on her journey of acceptance and the challenges posed by the disease. Keeping hope alive, Willis acknowledges the distinction between FTD and Alzheimer's, noting that her father's current state of recognizing her presence brings her solace.