Bruce Willis’ daughter Rumer shares rare comment amid Die Hard star’s dementia battle

Rumer, the eldest daughter of Bruce Willis, has openly acknowledged that her father was her inspiration as his dementia diagnosis continues to affect her.

Rumer Willis has publicly praised her dad, crediting him with giving her the inspiration to become an action star, like iconic Die Hard actor Bruce. The 70-year-old was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, with the action hero now “non-verbal” and requiring 24-hour care.

His tragic diagnosis came just one year after he retired from acting after being given the aphasia language disorder diagnosis in March 2022. His family confirmed that his illness had advanced to FTD, which has a typical life expectancy of six to eight years but can last as little as two.

Bruce was married to actress Demi Moore, 62, between 1989 and 2000. They share three daughters, Rumer, 36, Scout, 33 and Tallulah, 31. The pair divorced, and Bruce remarried after meeting British model Emma Heming – they share two daughters, Mabel Ray, 12, and Evelyn Penn, 10.

Rumer, Bruce’s eldest child, has revealed that Rumer is stepping up to the action-themed footsteps of her father. Katherine Atherton, a disgruntled widow, is portrayed by her new film, Trail of Vengeance, who is devoted to retaliation for her husband’s murder.

In a recent interview with People magazine, she said: “My dad is such an action man,” adding: “My mom’s done her fair share [of action] as well.” Rumer’s mum Demi starred in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle and GI Jane – in which she played the titular character.

Rumer continued, “When I learned that I had this role, I felt like a little kid.” The movie has already been released in theaters.

When she has spare time, mother-of-one Rumer ensures that her two-year-old daughter Louetta, who is only two, can spend as much time with her father as possible. According to a source, “Rumer wants to make sure Louetta knows Bruce.”

She wants Louetta to actively participate in her life. It shares a very special ring. The sisters of Ruler and his is so dedicated to him. They are aware that he might pass away at any time.

In spite of their divorce, Bruce and his ex-wife Demi has also taken proactive measures to ensure that their daughters are cared for. The Substance star previously told Variety that “we will always be a family, just in a different form.”

She continued, “I’ve already shared this, but I really mean this. … It’s so important for anyone who is dealing with this to really meet them where they are.” And there is such loving and joy there. “

Demi told Town &amp, Country magazine that getting a diagnosis was crucial in order for me to understand what fronto-temporal dementia is and educate our children. Never have I attempted to sugarcoat anything for them.

She stated on CBS Sunday Morning in September that the key is to simply meet him where he is and how he was rather than be fixed to who or what he was. Being in the moment, meeting him where he is, and finding the joy and love of just what is happening where he is only makes you feel better, once more, because of course.

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