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Bruce Willis Can No Longer Speak, Read or Walk Amid Ongoing Dementia Battle

by Ruth A

Published July 23, 2025

Beloved actor Bruce Willis continues to face serious health challenges as his condition progresses. A new report reveals that the 70-year-old star can no longer speak, read, or walk without assistance. The update offers a heartbreaking glimpse into the toll that frontotemporal dementia has taken on his once-vibrant life.

Known for his iconic roles in Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, and The Sixth Sense, Bruce Willis officially stepped away from acting in 2022 following his aphasia diagnosis. The latest details, shared by a friend of the family, paint a stark picture of how far the Bruce Willis illness has advanced in just a short time.

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Family Support Remains Steady Amid Health Struggles

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Bruce Willis/X

Despite the difficult circumstances, Willis’s family continues to surround him with love and care. His wife, Emma Heming Willis, along with his daughters and ex-wife, Demi Moore, remain closely involved in supporting his daily needs. They’ve worked to maintain a sense of dignity and comfort for the actor throughout the progression of his condition.

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Bruce Willis and his daughter, Rumer Willis/Instagram

The family has also become vocal advocates for raising awareness around Bruce Willis’ illness, helping the public understand the realities of frontotemporal dementia. Their openness has inspired empathy from fans around the world and encouraged greater understanding of this lesser-known but devastating disease.

A Career Remembered As His World Grows Smaller

Bruce Willis advice Samuel L. Jackson
DIE HARD: WITH A VENGEANCE, from left: Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, 1995, TM & Copyright © 20th Century Fox Film Corp./courtesy Everett Collection

As his health declines, tributes to him continue to pour in from colleagues and fans. His decades-long career, marked by unforgettable action roles and a sharp comedic touch, remains a lasting part of American pop culture. Though he can no longer participate in the industry he helped shape, his legacy lives on.

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DIE HARD: WITH A VENGEANCE, Bruce Willis, 1995. TM & Copyright ph: Barry Wetcher / ©20th Century Fox Film Corp. / Courtesy Everett Collection

The latest update is a sobering reminder of how quickly Bruce Willis’ illness has changed his life. While the world watches with heavy hearts, his family stands strong by his side. In this painful chapter, the love surrounding Willis speaks louder than words—offering a quiet kind of strength when speech is no longer possible.

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