Bruce Willis

Willis, 67, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and the family has since been finding a way to support the actor and give him the best life possible ...

“Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead. Heming Willis added in the caption to the video: “To other caregivers or dementia care specialists navigating this world… Any tips or advice on how to get your loved ones out in the world safely? “For the video people, please don’t be yelling at my husband asking him how he’s doing or whatever — the ‘woohoo’-ing and the ‘yippee ki-yays’… “Give him his space. “This one is going out to the photographers and the video people that are trying to get those exclusives of my husband out and about: Just keep your space,” she said in the clip.

Bruce Willis' wife is asking paparazzi to give the actor “space” following his dementia diagnosis.

“Bruce has always found joy in life — and has helped everyone he knows to do the same. “We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone. So this one is going out to the photographers and video people that are trying to get those exclusives of my husband out and about. “The woo-hooing and the yippee-ki-yay’s — just don’t do it. “It’s clear that there’s still a lot of education that needs to be put worth.

Bruce Willis' wife has shared a video on Instagram asking for the public's help in dealing with her husband's dementia diagnosis.

“Bruce has always found joy in life — and has helped everyone he knows to do the same. The actor also has three daughters — Rumer, 34, Scout, 31, and Tallulah, 29 — with Demi Moore. “We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone. So this one is going out to the photographers and video people that are trying to get those exclusives of my husband out and about. “The woo-hooing and the yippee-ki-yay’s — just don’t do it.

Emma Heming Willis has asked the media to please leave Bruce Willis alone when he's “out and about”. “This one is going out to the photographers and video ...

“Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces,” Heming Willis wrote in an Instagram caption on a photo of her husband on a beach. “Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible.” “Bruce has always found joy in life — and has helped everyone he knows to do the same. The woo-hooing and the yippee-ki-yays — just don’t do it, OK?” she continued. FTD affects the brain lobes behind the forehead, which control problem-solving, behaviour, planning and emotions. It has meant the world to see that sense of care echoed back to him and to all of us,” the statement read, in part. [What is frontotemporal dementia? “Give him the space. “In service of raising awareness about dementia, because that is my goal, if you are someone who is looking after someone with dementia, you know how difficult and stressful it can be to get someone out into the world and just to navigate them safely, even just to get a cup of coffee,” she said. Allow for our family or whoever’s with him that day to be able to get him from Point A to Point B safely. Snow responded to Willis’ wife’s post, praising her for doing “an absolutely remarkable job of providing the right support for Bruce as his abilities have changed and created a place, space and life that continues to provide him with what he needs to live well.” Emma Heming Willis has asked the media to please leave Bruce Willis alone when he’s “out and about”.

In an Instagram video, Emma Heming Willis said members of the press attempted to speak to her husband when he was getting coffee with friends.

Any tips or advice on how to get your loved ones out in the world safely? "In the spirit of raising awareness around dementia, it's clear that there's still a lot of education that needs to be put forth. She added: "I know this is your job, but maybe just keep your space. That's my PSA." "If you are someone that is looking after someone with dementia, you know how difficult and stressful it can be to get someone out into the world and just to navigate them safely, even just to get a cup of coffee," she said. "If you are someone that is looking after someone with dementia, you know how difficult and stressful it can be to get someone out into the world and just to navigate them safely, even just to get a cup of coffee," Emma Heming Willis says in an Instagram video.

Hollywood action star Bruce Willis' wife has made an emotional plea after the actor was seen in public after being diagnosed with a 'cruel disease'.

“Bruce has always found joy in life — and has helped everyone he knows to do the same. “We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone. So this one is going out to the photographers and video people that are trying to get those exclusives of my husband out and about. “The woo-hooing and the yippee-ki-yay’s — just don’t do it. “It’s clear that there’s still a lot of education that needs to be put forth.