Bruce Willis’ family is preparing for a heartfelt Christmas celebration, despite the challenges of his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.
The actor’s loved ones are reportedly planning to share moments with him through photos and videos ahead of his 70th birthday in March.
Although facing the difficulties of his dementia battle, Bruce Willis’ family remains hopeful and continues to offer their support during this time.
For the holidays, the 69-year-old star, whose dementia diagnosis became public in 2023, will be surrounded by his family’s love and care.
His wife, Emma Heming Willis, along with their daughters Mabel, 12, and Evelyn, 10, will be joined by his ex-wife, Demi Moore, and their daughters Rumer, 36; Scout, 33; and Tallulah, 30, for the festive season.
A source shared with In Touch that the family is coming together to “make this Christmas truly meaningful” while they “pray for a miracle” and hope for a medical breakthrough.
However, the insider also mentioned that their primary focus is on “spending quality time” with Bruce while they still can, with every moment of connection being cherished.
The family plans to bond over “listening to music, reminiscing with old photos, and watching videos together,” showing how much they enjoy their time as a family.
As Christmas nears, the source noted that Emma and the family will continue sharing photos and videos of Bruce. They also plan to celebrate his 70th birthday in March. Their positive social media posts, centered around their moments with Bruce, are intended to convey a heartfelt message to his fans, showing that he continues to find joy in life despite the struggles.
Christmas has become a time for the Willis family to reunite and enjoy each other’s company. Last year, Demi Moore posted touching pictures of the family in matching pink pajamas, though Bruce was not present for that moment. However, in 2020, during the early pandemic days, Bruce participated in the family’s holiday tradition, joining his ex-wife and daughters for a cozy photo in striped pajamas at their former Idaho home.
In a poignant Thanksgiving post on November 28, Tallulah and Scout shared a picture of Bruce sitting between them, smiling as he held a “Best Dad Ever” plaque. The simple caption read, “Grateful.”
This theme of gratitude has been central for the family as they support Bruce through his ongoing battle with frontotemporal dementia. In September, Tallulah shared an update on “The Today Show,” expressing, “He’s stable, which in this situation is good. There are painful days, but there’s so much love, and it’s really shown me to not take any moment for granted. You have to be present.”
Demi Moore has also been a crucial source of strength for their daughters as they navigate Bruce’s condition. She has openly discussed the importance of accepting the reality of his illness. “When you show up to meet them where they’re at, there is great beauty and sweetness. And being able to share with whatever we have, for however long we have it,” Moore shared.
While some might be surprised by the strong bond between Bruce and his ex-wife, Demi, she has often spoken about how their relationship has grown even stronger post-divorce. In her 2019 memoir Inside Out, Moore revealed that she and Bruce are “more connected than ever” and described her bond with Emma Heming as “mothers united, sisters bonded on this crazy adventure of life.”
Demi Moore has expressed how difficult it is to witness Bruce’s struggle. Speaking to CNN, the actress explained that he is in a “very stable place,” but watching a loved one battle the condition is “very difficult.” “There is great loss, but there is also great beauty and gifts that can come from it,” she added.
