Rumer Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, has provided an update on her father's health, revealing that he is "doing stable" despite ongoing challenges. She also shared her gratitude for the support they've received and emphasized the importance of living in the moment.
Bruce Willis' daughter, Rumer Willis, has given an update on her father's health, revealing that he is "doing stable" despite facing challenges due to his ongoing battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Speaking on the "Today" show, Rumer expressed her gratitude for the support they've received and emphasized the importance of living in the moment.
Rumer's update comes over a year after Bruce Willis was diagnosed with FTD, a degenerative brain disorder. The diagnosis followed an earlier diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that affects language and communication.
Bruce Willis' Health Update: Daughter Rumer Willis Shares Emotional Message
According to Rumer, her father's condition has been fluctuating, with some days being more challenging than others. However, she emphasized that they are focused on staying positive and making the most of every moment.
"He's doing stable, which in this situation is good. It's hard," Rumer said. "There's painful days, but there's so much love, and it's really shown me to not take any moment for granted. I really do think that we'd be best friends. I think he's very proud of me."
Bruce Willis' Health Update: Daughter Rumer Willis Shares Emotional Message
Rumer's siblings, Scout Willis and Tallulah Willis, have also spoken out about their father's health journey. Tallulah recently shared that she believes Bruce would be her "best friend" if time allowed, as they share similar personality traits.
Bruce Willis' ex-wife, Demi Moore, has also been a constant source of support. The former couple has remained close and united for their family, including their three daughters.
Bruce Willis' Health Update: Daughter Rumer Willis Shares Emotional Message
In addition to providing an update on her father's health, Rumer also discussed her own health journey, revealing that she was diagnosed with autism as an adult. She admitted that she had struggled with self-acceptance for many years before receiving her diagnosis.
"I really hated myself and I thought I was very broken, so to learn that the elements of my self that I felt were malodies or wrong, or just too much for this world are actually OK, and they just require maybe a little bit more tools," she said.
Bruce Willis' Health Update: Daughter Rumer Willis Shares Emotional Message
Rumer's diagnosis has been an ongoing learning experience, and she has been open and honest about her struggles in the hope of helping others. She believes that her platform can be used to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding autism and other mental health conditions.
"I've had eyes on me since I was a baby, so it was very important to me to utilize that platform to talk about it," she said. "I wasn't sure how I was going to talk about it or exactly what way it came from, but I always knew I felt a responsibility to really make that mean something. There are so many people who I think are similar to me who are struggling."
Rumer's strength and resilience in the face of both her own health challenges and her father's battle with FTD is a testament to her character. She continues to advocate for increased awareness and support for those impacted by these conditions.
