Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis was spotted out and about in New York City Tuesday night.
The 44-year-old former model attended AFTD’s Hope Rising Benefit, a charity gala that raised money to support the nonprofit’s work in fighting childhood dementia.
The event was one of Willis’ first public appearances since announcing husband Bruce’s FTD diagnosis in February.
“Thank you for welcoming me, AFTD, to my new home. It’s not the space I ever dreamed of, but let me tell you, it’s a space of wild love and resilience,” Willis wrote in an Instagram post after the event.
“I’m here to join the cause alongside all of you,” finished Emma, who was seen with Bruce’s ex-wife Demi Moore this week.
Bruce suffers from a rare form of dementia that can affect movement and behavior.
Making a difference: Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis was spotted out and about in New York City on Tuesday night. The 44-year-old former model attended AFTD’s Hope Rising Benefit, a charity gala that raised money to support the nonprofit’s work to fight dementia at a young age. New life: The event was one of Willis’ first public appearances since announcing husband Bruce’s FTD diagnosis in February. Seen with Vogue editor Anna Wintour
The Die Hard actor, 67, retired from acting last year after being diagnosed with a brain disorder called aphasia, and his family have now revealed he has now been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia after his condition was ‘progressive’ .
A joint statement released by his five children, wife Emma Heming and Moore, 60, on the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration website in mid-February said: “Our family first wanted to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love and support for the Expressing and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce’s original diagnosis.
The statement was made by Emma’s daughters, Demi and Bruce, Rumer, 34, Scout, 31, Tallulah, 29 – who Bruce had with Demi – and his girls Mabel, 10, and Evelyn, 8, who he had with Emma , signed.
The actor’s rare condition – which accounts for less than five percent of all dementia cases – affects the lobes of the brain behind the forehead that deal with behavior, problem-solving, planning and emotions.
Symptoms may include personality changes, such as B. rude, disinterested, and unsympathetic demeanor, along with repetitive compulsive movements, hoarding and obsession, and cravings for unhealthy food.
The event was attended by Vogue editor Anna Wintour and co-chaired the event by David Zaslav.
Happy to be there: “Thank you for welcoming me, AFTD, to my new home. It’s not the space I ever dreamed of, but let me tell you, it’s a space of wild love and resilience,” Willis wrote in an Instagram post after the event. Seen with a crowd: from left: Willis, David Zaslav, Joan Berlin, Kathy Mele, Donald Newhouse, Susan LJ Dickinson and Wintour From left: Zaslav, Susan LJ Dickinson, Kristin Holloway, Willis, Donald Newhouse, Rita Choula, Wintour and Kathy mele
Donald Newhouse Chairs benefit the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, raising awareness, supporting families and researching a cure for FTD.
More than 400 supporters converged on Tuesday at the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)’s seventh annual Hope Rising Benefit in New York City.
This year’s charity gala raised more than $1.8 million in support of the organization’s important work of assisting people affected by FTD, the most common form of dementia in people under the age of 60, and promoting research into a remedy.
Touching note: She added, “I’m here to join the cause alongside you all.” Bruce suffers from a rare and “cruel” form of dementia that can affect movement and behavior. seen in 2019
The fundraiser recognized and celebrated the power of FTD stories.
AFTD CEO Susan Dickinson told attendees, “It’s not the fact that someone is exposed to FTD that defines their story. We share these stories because they can bring hope. We share these stories because they reflect the resilience of people and families struggling through terrifying experiences to connect, inform and help others around them.”
The event honored attorney, philanthropist and AFTD Board Member Kristin Holloway with the Susan Newhouse & Si Newhouse Award of Hope.
In a video message, US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) expressed support for AFTD’s urgent work and reaffirmed his commitment to work at the political level to advance progress towards a cure.
Fun times: Here she put her arm around a friend as she was spotted in a polka dot blazer