Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma Heming Says He ‘Would Be Proud’ as She Honors Actor Amid Dementia Battle

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, has found a way to help others affected by dementia. 

On Thursday, March 12, the author, 47, announced the launch of The Emma & Bruce Willis Fund for Dementia Research and Caregiver Support while accepting the Susan Newhouse & Si Newhouse Award of Hope at The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration’s Hope Rising Benefit in New York.

“Through this fund, my hope is to help deepen understanding of FTD and ensure families facing it feel seen, supported, and less alone,” Emma explained at the event, per People. “Bruce has always led with generosity and heart, and I know he would be proud to see this effort helping families facing this disease.”

The mom of two — who shares daughters Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11 with the Golden Globe Award winner — took to Instagram on Friday, revealing more about her reasons for the fund, which is under the Entertainment Industry Foundation.

“Our family’s journey with frontotemporal dementia has opened my eyes to what so many families experience when someone they love is living with this disease,” she captioned a sweet snap of her and the Die Hard star. “The uncertainty, the challenges, and the incredible strength of the caregivers who show up every day.”

“This fund is our way of helping move things forward by raising FTD awareness, supporting promising research, and standing beside the caregivers who carry so much,” she added.

As Examiner previously reported, Bruce was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023. Emma revealed in an ABC special in August 2025 that she had made the difficult decision to move Bruce to a nearby house.

In a January appearance on the Conversations with Cam podcast, Emma noted the Pulp Fiction actor “never connected the dots that he has this disease” because of his anosognosia, which makes him unaware of his condition.