No, Bruce Willis isn’t dead, but he isn’t well

Bruce Willis has been struggling with declining health for some time, which explains the many searches for his death. However, his health only led to his retirement before he was eventually diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

Although FTD can lead to death, it is not fatal in itself. Most people with FTD live six to eight years after diagnosis, but some live longer. The most common causes of death for people suffering from FTD are pneumonia. Bruce Willis is fine and alive, just retired and enjoying his time.

Bruce Willis’ family initially thought the actor’s early dementia symptoms were a recurring childhood stutter. This delayed any kind of diagnosis, but even his wife, Emma Heming Willis, was certain that her husband’s acting lessons had helped him overcome his stutter. These same lessons helped lead to his successful acting career.

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In March 2022, Willis retired from acting due to an aphasia diagnosis. This was later revised to the diagnosis of FTD in February 2023. FTD is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain and results in various symptoms, including behavioral changes, emotional problems, communication problems and physical disabilities.

Willis’ wife has been candid on Instagram about the challenges of this progressive and terminal disease. She even ended up in People Magazine as a woman changing the world.