Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming shares heartwarming photos before revealing actor's health battle
Bruce Willis's wife Emma Heming shared a series of heartfelt posts with Willis, leading up to the shocking revelation that the legendary star also plans to step away from the spotlight owing to his health condition.
According to Heming, Willis is losing his cognitive control due to the language disorder that is affecting his ability to communicate. In a way, the disease has prompted the star’s decision to take early retirement, "As a result of this and with much consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him," she wrote in a joint statement alongside a charming photograph of Willis smiling in a bathrobe.
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Emma Heming, 43, had already been posting moving tributes outlining the major milestones of the couple’s time together throughout the month of March. Just recently, on the ‘Die Hard’ star’s birthday on March 19, his wife put together a collection of photographs of the good times that the duo shared in a touching video.
The video captures the smitten pair smiling, kissing, and embracing life in several different locations. The 43-year-old charmer captioned the moving collage, “I don’t just love him, I really really like him,” before adding the hashtag "birthdayboy".
The statement ended in a heartfelt note that read, "We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him. As Bruce always says, 'Live it up' and together we plan to do just that."
The post was signed by Bruce's family members, including his daughters Rumer, Scout, 30, Tallulah, 28, Mabel, and Evelyn, along with his wife Emma Heming Willis and ex-wife Demi Moore.
The seasoned actor was adored for his roles in the 'Die Hard' franchise, '12 Monkeys', 'The Sixth Sense', and 'Unbreakable'. The family also added that they were appreciative of the "love, compassion, and support" of his fans during this challenging phase.
Previously, Willis was married to Hollywood success Demi Moore. Although the pair filed for divorce in 2000, two years after they announced their separation, the former couple shares an amicable relationship to this date. Years later, Willis met British actor and model Emma Heming and married her in 2009.
The duo celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary on March 21. Willis' adorable wifey had posted an old snap straight from their wedding diary and wrote, “13 years ago, those wedding speeches really sent us over the edge 🤍😂 Enjoy! #uglycry #weddinganniversary #lucky13.”