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Actor Bruce Willis turned 69 on March 19, and his family — including ex-wife Demi Moore — took time out to celebrate him. The Indecent Proposal star shared three adorable photos featuring herself, Bruce, and their granddaughter, as well as a throwback photo with their kids, Scout, Rumer, and Tallulah. Her caption contained a sweet short note that said, “Happy birthday, BW! We love you and are so grateful for you.” Demi’s followers joined her in wishing Bruce a happy birthday and express admiration for their family. “Absolutely love how even though Bruce and Demi are divorced, they love and respect each other as parents and grandparents,” someone noted. Fans send their wishes to Bruce Willis on his 69th birthday Instagram The Die Hard star’s fans took the chance to pay him tribute amid his health issues, which have reportedly worsened over time. “Happy Birthday Bruce!!! You have entertained us for years with your amazing movies,” someone wrote. “Happy birthday, Bruce! Thank you for all the great movies,” another echoed. “That we are always from your side! Even now in reality, my family pray for you. Bruce, everyone love you around the world, happy birthday. God bless you!” RELATED: Bruce Willis’ Family Are Concerned About His Weight Loss And Reduced Appetite Instagram Demi also received commendation from her followers, who deemed her supportive during this difficult period in Bruce’s life. “You are a true example of unconditional love, kindness, support, and respect for your daughter’s father. You are an inspiration to many people!” a user gushed. “Thank you for providing a loving example of parenting even after divorce. You're helping your children more than you know,” some other user added. Bruce, at 69, is a retired actor due to his diagnosis with aphasia in 2022, which was later confirmed to be Frontotemporal Dementia. Being a rare disease, the actor’s family has taken it upon themselves to educate and create awareness about it while they shower him with love. “There is power in becoming an advocate for this community," Bruce’s wife, Emma Hemming, wrote for Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper. "It’s something that I want our kids to see me face out loud, working with others, fighting through the stigma and isolation that a disease like this can bring,” Instagram Per updates from his kids and friends like director Glenn Gordon Caron, Bruce has changed much in the way he communicates and recalls; however, they are grateful to have as much time as they can with him. “He's not totally verbal; he used to be a voracious reader— he didn't want anyone to know that, and he's not reading now. All those language skills are no longer available to him, and yet he's still Bruce. I have tried very hard to stay in his life. He's an extraordinary person,” Glenn, who worked with the star on 1985’s Moonlighting, admitted. “When you're with him, you know that he's Bruce, and you're grateful that he's there. But the joie de vivre is gone."