The wife of Bruce Willis, Emma Heming, has opened up about her struggles dealing with the actor's aphasia diagnosis.
Aphasia is a form of brain damage that can cause confusion and can also impact speech and comprehension of surroundings.
In March of 2022, Willis' family released a joint statement on their social media accounts saying, the actor was “experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities.
“As a result of this and with much consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.
“This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. 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.”
Willis is now in the care of his wife and children, and Heming has admitted that the situation has taken a toll on her mental health.
“I put my family’s needs above my own, which I found does not make me any kind of hero,” Heming told the Bump.
“That amount of care for everyone else within my household had taken a toll on my mental health and overall health, and it served no one in my family.”
“Someone told me not long ago that when you over-care for someone, you end up under-caring for yourself,” she continued. “That stopped me in my tracks and really resonated with me.
“I don’t mother myself perfectly but I know that I have some basic baseline needs that are a must, like first and foremost, exercise. I think it’s important to find that one thing that makes you feel good and build from there.”
Willis previously enjoyed a reputation as one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood thanks to starring roles in the likes of Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, Armageddon, Unbreakable and the Sixth Sense.
Willis has been married twice, once to actress Demi Moore with whom has three daughters, and then to Heming, with whom he has two further children.
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