Bruce Willis Faces Severe Health Decline Amid Dementia Battle

Actor Bruce Willis, who is battling frontotemporal dementia, has reportedly lost his ability to speak and is struggling to walk due to a significant decline in his health. On July 23, 2025, various media outlets, including the Daily Express, reported that paparazzi captured Willis in a rare public appearance, looking markedly different from his former self.

The 68-year-old was seen quietly enjoying a drive in Studio City, Los Angeles, accompanied by his bodyguard. He sat in the passenger seat of a black SUV for about an hour, appearing calm during the outing. However, the news of his deteriorating condition has shocked fans, as sources indicate that his degenerative disease symptoms have worsened to the point where he can no longer speak or move easily.

Willis's family acknowledged in April that while his condition was stable, it was progressively worsening. His daughter, Rumer Willis, who he shares with ex-wife Demi Moore, expressed her feelings on social media, stating, "I wish I had asked you more questions when you could tell me everything. Still, I am grateful to hold you and hold your hand."

Bruce Willis was previously married to Demi Moore, with whom he has three daughters, but they divorced. He later remarried Emma Heming in 2009, and the family often shares moments together publicly. In February 2023, Willis announced his retirement from acting due to aphasia, and a year later, he received a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, which he is currently fighting.