Bruce Willis has been struggling with a chronic mental illness for five years.
The retired American actor, who is known for playing tough action heroes in major Hollywood movies, daughter Tallulah Willis shared a rare photo of the actor sharing an update on his health.
One month after tying the knot with Justin Acee, the youngest one of Bruce and Demi Moore took to her Instagram account on Monday, September 28th, and shared an adorable father-daughter moment, melting fans' hearts.
In the photo, which is now making rounds on social media, Tallulah is seen placing a sweet kiss on her father's forehead while gently holding his head.
"So cute!" The Scarlet Letter actress captioned her post.
As the image went viral on social media, several fans showered the actor with love, who last appeared on screen in the 2023 film Assassin.
Fans react after Bruce Willis's new photo released
He filmed his scenes in 2022 before officially announcing his retirement from acting in March 2022.
One fan commented, "So sweet and so beautiful."
"Just watched The Fifth Element last night and made me feel so good. Thank you, Mr Willis, for a youth filled with movie memories. Take care. Beautiful pic. Love is all," another said.
While a third added, "Unconditional love."
How Bruce Willis is navigating with his life with dementia and its complication?
This update came nearly a month after Bruce Willis's second wife, Emma Heming Willis, shared an update on the actor’s health, revealing he is still "very pleasant."
"We have still so many beautiful moments of joy and connection, and I think that's really important to share because I think there's such a negative narrative around dementia," she told Entertainment Weekly.
The renowned actor was initially diagnosed with aphasia, which turned into frontotemporal dementia in 2023.
However, since the actor's mental condition has reportedly deteriorated, his family is also planning to donate his brain to science after his passing in hopes of helping researchers better understand frontotemporal dementia.
What is frontotemporal dementia?
Bruce Willis' condition is irreversible and has no cure, so his family hopes the donation can contribute to future breakthroughs while also supporting other families and caregivers affected by the disease.
He remains physically mobile and is in good overall physical health, though his cognitive and language functions continue to decline.
His language skills have faded significantly, prompting his family to adapt and find new, alternative ways to connect and communicate with him.
He lives in a dedicated, supportive environment with full-time care tailored to manage the progression of FTD while prioritizing the well-being of his young daughters.
