Bruce Willis’s wife has shared a moving update on their anniversary (Picture: Getty)
Bruce Willis’s wife Emma Hemming Willis has given fans a poignant update about her life with the Die Hard actor as she celebrates their 17 years together as a couple.
Bruce Willis, 69, and Emma Hemming Willis, 46, tied the knot in 2009 and share two daughters – plus Bruce’s three daughters from his previous relationship with Demi Moore.
In 2023 it was announced that the actor had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a neurodegenerative disease.
Since Emma has become an advocate for FTD and has given fans updates about her husband’s condition and his more severe symptoms.
In a poignant update nearly two years on from his diagnosis announcement, Emma has been supported by fans as she celebrates their anniversary with an emotional update as she reveals she has a ‘pit in her stomach’.
’17 years of us ❤️Anniversaries used to bring excitement — now, if I’m honest, they stir up all the feelings, leaving a heaviness in my heart and a pit in my stomach,’ read the caption of a picture of the pair in the sea at sunset.
The couple has been married for 17 years (Picture: Instagram / Emma Heming Willis)
She then revealed how she copes with his condition, explaining that she lets herself grieve, and then reminds herself that her love for him is ‘unconditional.’
‘I give myself 30 minutes to sit in the “why him, why us,” to feel the anger and grief. Then I shake it off and return to what is. And what is… is unconditional love.
‘I feel blessed to know it, and it’s because of him. I’d do it all over again and again in a heartbeat 💞’
The couple shares two daughters (Picture: VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
Fans were moved by her post and commented with their support for her and their family.
‘Thank you for showing us unconditional love in a day where so many marriages only last a very short time, a blink of an eye,’ said seeley1251.
‘I feel this deeply. Sending you all the love. Thank you for bringing awareness to this heinous disease. I’m grateful for your bravery. #endFTD,’ said debbieelkins.
‘Happy Anniversary! Such an inspiration to so many. Love you so much Emma♥️🤗♥️,’ said frannegoldeofficial.
Bruce’s family has had happy news recently (Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images)
In a recent happy update, Bruce’s daughter Tallulah announced her engagement just a few days ago.
The 30-year-old actress revealed the news days before Christmas as she showed off her stunning ring.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Tallulah shared a series of photos confirming that Justin Acee had proposed. Her post was simply captioned: ‘Everyday @justinacee [sic]’.
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