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Bruce Willis’ wife breaks down as she gives heartbreaking update on his dementia battle

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Emma Heming, the wife of Bruce Willis, has updated us on his dementia diagnosis, saying, “the road hasn’t been easy” since he was diagnosed two years ago.

Bruce Willis’ wife breaks down as she gives heartbreaking update on his dementia battle(Image: INSTAGRAM)

Emma Heming Willis has spoken candidly about life with Bruce Willis as he continues to live with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a condition he was diagnosed with in 2023.

Emma shared how her husband’s resemblances still shine through in a heartfelt update in an emotional interview with Diane Sawyer ahead of the ABC special Emma &amp, Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey.

She said, “We have moments.” “Is that his laugh, then?” Like, he laughs so heartily and, you’re aware, I sometimes get transported because of the twinkle in his eye or the grin. “And it’s just hard to see because (snaps fingers) it goes,” Emma paused before confessing through tears. That’s hard”.

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Emma Heming Willis has spoken candidly about life with Bruce Willis
Emma Heming Willis has spoken candidly about life with Bruce Willis (Image: ABC News/GMA)

Around 50, 000 Americans live with FTD, which is frequently difficult to identify, according to the special, which was premiered on Good Morning America on Tuesday. Emma, Demi Moore, his ex-wife, and his children were jarring and perplexed by Bruce’s transition from his warm, outgoing self to someone who was emotionally distant.

Emma recalled that “He felt a little removed, very cold, and not like Bruce.” “Who is very affectionate and warm. It was terrifying and frightening to go the exact opposite of that.

Emma has become Bruce’s full-time caregiver
Emma has become Bruce’s full-time caregiver(Image: emmahemingwillis/Instagram)

Bruce’s devoted wife, who is now his full-time caregiver, acknowledged that the diagnosis was a long one. Emma described hearing the term “frontotemporal dementia” for the first time, “and I was so panicked.” “I don’t recall hearing anything else, just hearing it.” I felt as though I was falling into a free fall.

When questioned about whether Bruce had ever fully understood what was happening to him, she sneered and said, “I don’t believe Bruce connected the dots.” Since then, Emma has taken over Bruce’s full-time care. The Die Hard legend also has three adult daughters, Rumer, 37, Scout, 34, and Tallulah, 31, along with ex-wife Demi Moore, and Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11, respectively.

Bruce was officially diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in February 2023
Bruce was officially diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in February 2023(Image: Getty Images)

Emma claims Bruce continues to be physically healthy despite the enormous challenges she disclosed in the health update about him. Bruce continues to be “very mobile.” You’re aware that Bruce is in excellent overall health. His brain is only failing him, not him.

The actor, age 70, has discovered new ways to stay connected with him as his ability to speak declines. We can communicate with him in a completely different, unique way, she said. “But I’m appreciative. My husband’s presence is greatly appreciated.

In February of this year, Bruce was formally diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). His family made the announcement in March 2022 that he was stepping down from acting because of aphasia, a condition that affects language and communication.

Following further evaluation, the diagnosis was changed to FTD, a more advanced and specific neurodegenerative disorder.

The Unexpected Journey, starring Bruce Willis and Emma &, will debut on ABC on September 9.

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Hodgkinson faces Hunter Bell showdown at Worlds

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Timothy Abraham
journalist for BBC Sport
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Georgia Hunter Bell will have to compete against Keely Hodgkinson at the World Championships despite her team-mate from Great Britain choosing to only compete in the 800-meter race in Tokyo.

At the event taking place in Japan’s capital from September 13 to September 21, Hunter Bell was considering whether to compete in both the 800 and 1500 meters.

The 31-year-old recently met with British Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes, who won the 800m and 1500m golds at the 2004 Olympics, for advice on how to attempt a potential double.

After Great Britain and Northern Ireland announced their team for Tokyo, she has chosen to only compete in the 800-meter race.

The top 800-meter competitor is Hunter Bell, the Olympic champion trainer.

Hodgkinson, 23, grabbed a world lead in Silesia on August 16 with a hamstring injury, and he made a statement win at the Diamond League meeting last week in Lausanne.

Hunter Bell, who won Olympic bronze on her debut last summer, set a personal best of 1: 56.28 in the 800m.

Before quitting the sport for five years, she excelled in the 800-meter race as a junior.

Despite missing last month’s trials due to illness, 1500-meter runner Jake Wightman has also been named in the Tokyo team.

After missing a year ago with a ruptured Achilles, Jazmin Sawyers will return to the women’s long jump.

Olympic silver medalist Matt Hudson-Smith, women’s sprint star Dina Asher-Smith, and pole vaulter Molly Caudery are also members of the 66-athlete party that UK Athletics has announced.

Women’s GB &amp, NI squad for Tokyo

  • 100m &amp, 200m: Dina Asher-Smith, Amy Hunt Daryll Neita.
  • Victoria Ohuruogu, Yemi Mary John, and Amber Anning at 400 meters.
  • Keely Hodgkinson, Jemma Reekie, and Georgia Hunter Bell, 800 m.
  • Laura Muir, Revee Walcott-Nolan, and Erin Wallace, 1500 m.
  • Melissa Country-Bryant, Innes FitzGerald, and Hannah Nuttal in the 5000m. 10, 000m: Calli Hauger-Thackery*, Megan Keith*.
  • Emily Newnham and Lina Nielsen compete in the 400-meter hurdles.
  • Elise Thorner and Sarah Tait* compete in the 3000-meter steeplechase.
  • 100m hurdles: Marcia Sey*.
  • Morgan Lake* in the high jump.
  • Jazmin Sawyers, long jumper.
  • Molly Caudery, pole vaulting.
  • Hammer: *Anna Purchase*.
  • Abigail Pawlett, Jade O’Dowda, and Katarina Johnson-Thompson compete in the heptathlon.
  • Dina Asher-Smith, Success Eduan, Joy Eze, Desiree Henry, Amy Hunt, and Daryll Neita are in attendance.
  • Amber Anning, Hannah Brier, Poppy Malik, Yemi Mary John, Victoria Ohuruogu, and Nicole Yeargin are in 4400.

Men’s GB &amp, NI squad for Tokyo

  • Jeremiah Azu, Romell Glave, and Zharnel Hughes, 100 meters.
  • Toby Harries and Zharnel Hughes, 200 meters.
  • Charlie Dobson, Matt Hudson-Smith, and Samuel Reardon in the 400-meter race.
  • Max Burgin, Tiarnan Crorken, and Ben Pattison in the 800-meter race.
  • Elliot Giles, Neil Gourley, Josh Kerr, and Jake Wightman in the 1500 meter.
  • 5000m: George Mills.
  • Zak Seddon, 3000-meter steeplechase. Cameron Corbishley* leads the 35k race walk.
  • Seamus Derbyshire, Tyri Donovan, and Alastair Chalmers, 400-meter hurdles.
  • 110m hurdles: Tade Ojora*.
  • Emile Cairess, the marathoner.
  • Nick Percy and Lawrence Okoye, Discus.
  • Jake Norris is the Hammer*.
  • Scott Lincoln*, shot put.
  • Charlie Dobson, Lewis Davey, Toby Harries, Matt Hudson-Smith, Samuel Reardon, and Lee Thompson all appear in 4400.
  • Eugene Amo-Dadzie, Jeremiah Azu, Jona Efoloko, Romell Glave, Louie Hinchliffe, and Zharnel Hughes are the survivors.

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Hodgkinson faces Hunter Bell showdown at Worlds

By in News, Sports News
Images courtesy of Getty
Timothy Abraham
journalist for BBC Sport
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Georgia Hunter Bell will have to compete against Keely Hodgkinson at the World Championships despite her team-mate from Great Britain choosing to only compete in the 800-meter race in Tokyo.

At the event taking place in Japan’s capital from September 13 to September 21, Hunter Bell was considering whether to compete in both the 800 and 1500 meters.

The 31-year-old recently met with British Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes, who won the 800m and 1500m golds at the 2004 Olympics, for advice on how to attempt a potential double.

After Great Britain and Northern Ireland announced their team for Tokyo, she has chosen to only compete in the 800-meter race.

The top 800-meter competitor is Hunter Bell, the Olympic champion trainer.

Hodgkinson, 23, grabbed a world lead in Silesia on August 16 with a hamstring injury, and he made a statement win at the Diamond League meeting last week in Lausanne.

Hunter Bell, who won Olympic bronze on her debut last summer, set a personal best of 1: 56.28 in the 800m.

Before quitting the sport for five years, she excelled in the 800-meter race as a junior.

Despite missing last month’s trials due to illness, 1500-meter runner Jake Wightman has also been named in the Tokyo team.

After missing a year ago with a ruptured Achilles, Jazmin Sawyers will return to the women’s long jump.

Olympic silver medalist Matt Hudson-Smith, women’s sprint star Dina Asher-Smith, and pole vaulter Molly Caudery are also members of the 66-athlete party that UK Athletics has announced.

Women’s GB &amp, NI squad for Tokyo

  • 100m &amp, 200m: Dina Asher-Smith, Amy Hunt Daryll Neita.
  • Victoria Ohuruogu, Yemi Mary John, and Amber Anning at 400 meters.
  • Keely Hodgkinson, Jemma Reekie, and Georgia Hunter Bell, 800 m.
  • Laura Muir, Revee Walcott-Nolan, and Erin Wallace, 1500 m.
  • Melissa Country-Bryant, Innes FitzGerald, and Hannah Nuttal in the 5000m. 10, 000m: Calli Hauger-Thackery*, Megan Keith*.
  • Emily Newnham and Lina Nielsen compete in the 400-meter hurdles.
  • Elise Thorner and Sarah Tait* compete in the 3000-meter steeplechase.
  • 100m hurdles: Marcia Sey*.
  • Morgan Lake* in the high jump.
  • Jazmin Sawyers, long jumper.
  • Molly Caudery, pole vaulting.
  • Hammer: *Anna Purchase*.
  • Abigail Pawlett, Jade O’Dowda, and Katarina Johnson-Thompson compete in the heptathlon.
  • Dina Asher-Smith, Success Eduan, Joy Eze, Desiree Henry, Amy Hunt, and Daryll Neita are in attendance.
  • Amber Anning, Hannah Brier, Poppy Malik, Yemi Mary John, Victoria Ohuruogu, and Nicole Yeargin are in 4400.

Men’s GB &amp, NI squad for Tokyo

  • Jeremiah Azu, Romell Glave, and Zharnel Hughes, 100 meters.
  • Toby Harries and Zharnel Hughes, 200 meters.
  • Charlie Dobson, Matt Hudson-Smith, and Samuel Reardon in the 400-meter race.
  • Max Burgin, Tiarnan Crorken, and Ben Pattison in the 800-meter race.
  • Elliot Giles, Neil Gourley, Josh Kerr, and Jake Wightman in the 1500 meter.
  • 5000m: George Mills.
  • Zak Seddon, 3000-meter steeplechase. Cameron Corbishley* leads the 35k race walk.
  • Seamus Derbyshire, Tyri Donovan, and Alastair Chalmers, 400-meter hurdles.
  • 110m hurdles: Tade Ojora*.
  • Emile Cairess, the marathoner.
  • Nick Percy and Lawrence Okoye, Discus.
  • Jake Norris is the Hammer*.
  • Scott Lincoln*, shot put.
  • Charlie Dobson, Lewis Davey, Toby Harries, Matt Hudson-Smith, Samuel Reardon, and Lee Thompson all appear in 4400.
  • Eugene Amo-Dadzie, Jeremiah Azu, Jona Efoloko, Romell Glave, Louie Hinchliffe, and Zharnel Hughes are the survivors.

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Donald Trump promises death penalty for murder cases in Washington, DC

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As part of his crackdown on crime in the nation’s capital, US President Donald Trump has made it known that his administration will seek the death penalty for each murder case that arises in Washington, DC.

Trump announced the announcement while his cabinet was having a Labor Day-themed meeting on Tuesday, where he discussed a range of issues, including gun sales and the rising cost of living.

“There is the death penalty when someone murders something in the capital.” Trump seemed to enjoy the wordplay, calling it capital punishment.

We will seek the death penalty if someone murders someone in Washington, DC, the capital. And everyone who has heard it agrees with it because it’s a very strong preventative.

Trump then acknowledged that the policy would likely be contentious, despite his pledge to continue.

Trump said, “We have no choice, but I don’t know if we’re ready for it in this country.” “States will have to make their own decision,” he said.

DC federal prosecution

In the US, Washington, DC, is unique. Instead of a state or city within a state, the constitution of the nation designated the capital as a federal district.

Except where they fall under the purview of a federal crime, the majority of murder cases are prosecuted by state or local authorities elsewhere in the nation.

The US Attorney’s Office, a federal prosecutor’s office under the Department of Justice, prosecutes almost all violent crimes in Washington, DC, though.

Prior to the release of the death penalty, former president Joe Biden’s administration had previously backed away from it. Under the Democrat’s leadership, the Justice Department imposed a moratorium on ending execution as it reviewed its policies.

Biden himself supported the promise to “eliminate the death penalty,” claiming that more than 160 of those who were executed between 1973 and 2020 were later found innocent.

Biden’s campaign team wrote on his 2020 campaign website that “we cannot ensure we get death penalty cases right every time.” “We will work to pass legislation to end the death penalty at the federal level and encourage states to follow the federal government’s example,” Biden said.

In one of his final as president, Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people who were on federal death row. He also did not ultimately abolish the federal death penalty.

He predicted that a second Trump administration would actively pursue the death penalty in federal cases in a statement released last December.

According to Biden, “I can’t stand back and let a new administration resume executions that I halted.”

A policy change

However, one of Trump’s first executive orders was to “restore” the death penalty when he took office for a second term on January 20.

According to Trump, “Capital punishment is a crucial tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes and acts of lethal violence against American citizens.”

Our Founders were well aware that only the death penalty could bring justice and restore order in such a wicked world.

The Republican leader had run for re-election on a platform that had suggested a crackdown on immigration and crime, but he occasionally concocted the two despite evidence that undocumented people committed less crimes than US-born citizens.

Trump rebuffed Biden’s claim to commute the majority of those on federal death row in the days leading up to his inauguration by saying otherwise.

On his platform Truth Social, Trump stated, “I will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters.” “We will once again be a Nation of Law and Order”!

Trump has repeatedly pushed for the death penalty to be used more frequently in the past seven months, including in a March speech to a joint congressional session.

In that speech, he demanded that the US Congress pass a law making the death penalty a mandatory sentence for the murder of a law enforcement official.

Trump gained a reputation for accelerating the use of the death penalty on the federal level during his first term, which ran from 2017 to 2021.

Although federal executions are uncommon, the first Trump administration carried out 13 of the 16 total executions since 1976, the Supreme Court’s reinstatement date.

George W. Bush, a fellow Republican, was the only president to carry out the death penalty at the time, while his administration oversaw three federal executions.

During Trump’s second term, critics anticipate a similar rise in death penalty cases.

Over the past ten years, the public has been supporting the death penalty steadily, according to surveys. A small majority of Americans in favor of the death penalty, according to Gallup research, compared to 63 percent a decade earlier, in 2024.

A DC crime epidemic?

Trump’s controversial proposal to reduce crime in Washington, DC coincides with his controversial proposal to do so.

That is in contrast to data from the Metropolitan Police Department, which the Justice Department shared in a statement in January and which shows violent crime in the capital hit a 30-year low in 2024.

According to the report, murders decreased by 32 percent from the previous year.

Trump has maintained that crime only decreased after earlier this month, he patrolled the city with more than 2, 000 armed National Guard personnel.

The worst crime ever to occur in Washington. And yet, despite working so hard and taking so many people away, we have taken so many criminals over the past 13 days. At the cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Trump said, “Over a thousand”.

He added that Washington, DC’s local government provided “false numbers” in its crime reporting, despite lacking any supporting evidence.

They issued the statement “It’s the best in 30 years.” Not the best. The worst scenario exists. Trump called it the worst. They also provided false information.

Trump signed an executive order to create a new division of the National Guard “to ensure public safety and order in the Nation’s capital” just a day prior.

However, except in cases of disasters or significant public emergencies, the federal government is generally prohibited from using military forces for domestic law enforcement under the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878.

Although local leaders have refuted Trump’s claim that Washington, DC, has a national emergency,

He defended his strong-arm approach to law enforcement at times during the cabinet meeting, even when it comes to drawing criticism for his “dictatorship.”