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Tallulah Willis Shares Update on Dad Bruce Willis Amid Health Battle

Tallulah Willis told E! News how father Bruce Willis—who is currently struggling with frontotemporal dementia—is surrounded by love from his family, while speaking on her Kumi Kookoon partnership.

By Jaylen Spidell, Sabba Rahbar Aug 29, 2024 6:00 PM
| Updated Aug 29, 2024 7:09 PM
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Watch: Tallulah Willis Reveals How She's Coping With Dad Bruce Willis' Health Battle

Bruce Willis continues to be surrounded by those that mean the most to him.

And that includes his and Demi Moore's youngest daughter Tallulah Willis, who recently shared a positive update on how her father is doing amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia

"Our visits have so much love and I feel that," Tallulah told E! News in an exclusive interview, "and that overarches anything for me—being able to have that connection."

And that connection is one the 30-year-old's blended family—which includes mom Demi, sisters Rumer Willis, 35, and Scout Willis, 32, as well as stepmom Emma Heming Willis and youngest sisters Mabel Willis, 12, and Evelyn Willis, 10—is choosing to focus when it comes to the love they have for the Die Hard star.

"I know he knows how much I love him," she continued. "I know how much he loves me. I know how much he loves all of us."

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And although Bruce's battle has been "a hard thing" for them all to navigate, Tallulah believes it's "created an opportunity for more love for my family." 

This is especially the case with the addition of Rumer's daughter Louetta, 16 months, whom Tallulah calls the "center of gravity in our family."

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As she noted, "I think it's universal to be in the delight of a child and to see the way their brain develops and grows."

And the toddler's arrival has only strengthened the already tight bond between the family.

"We are in constant contact," she added. "We have many group threads for the family. But my sisters and I, we talk every day."

That constant communication was very helpful for Tallulah, who revealed that she's struggled with agoraphobia symptoms for many years, and has recently been exploring her autism diagnosis.

Kumi Kookoon

It was through examining those two aspects of herself that helped lead to her new capsule collection with Kumi Kookoon, the Kumi KøøBuu—which launches on Aug. 29. After all, she first discovered the brand while being at home and focusing on what brought her joy.

"When I got my first Kumi, it was the king size, which just fully engulfs you and there's a weighted element to it," she explained. "I haven't really experienced a lot of actual weighted blankets, but I know that for sensory, they can feel very comforting."

After seeing how much the weighted blankets were positively affecting her, she knew she had to get involved in whatever way she could.

"I just got really excited," she recalled. "I very quickly jumped on and I said, 'I would love to work with you guys. I don't have a background in this. I don't I don't really know what I'm doing, but I know that I want to be a part of this.'" 

Kumi Kookoon

While it took three years to complete the capsule collection—which includes four new colors—she's so happy they finally made it to this spot.

Plus, it might finally allow her to get a new blanket for Scout, as Tallulah joked she already owes her sister a Kumi blanket after accidentally ruining her blanket due to a spill. 

"I always said, ‘I'll buy you a new one,'" she said with a laugh. "And then when I started working with them, I was like, ‘I'll get you a new one.' To this day, I have not gotten her a new one."

Blended Family

Bruce Willis stepped out with wife Emma Hemming Willis to celebrate the release of ex Demi Moore's 2019 memoir Inside Out. He was joined by his three daughters with the G.I. Jane actress, Rumer Willis, Scout Willis and Tallulah Willis.

Adventure Is Out There

In 2021, Bruce and Emma went on a hike with their daughters Evelyn Willis and Mabel Willis.

Big 7-0

In March 2025, Demi posted this family photo of herself with Bruce and Tallulah. "Quality time with our BW," she wrote in celebration of the actor's 70th birthday. "Who was feeling the love! Keep it pouring in!"

Heap of Love

Bruce received a big cuddle from his three oldest daughters and Demi in 2025.

Daddio's Little Girl

"Oh Daddio, to be loved by you is such a gift," Rumer wrote in an Instagram tribute to her father in March 2024. "You are the funniest, most tender, charming, out of this world silly talented and magical papa. Looking through these photos this morning I am just filled with the deepest gratitude that we chose to spend this life together. I am your first baby and man sometimes I wish I could be tiny enough to just cozy up on your chest again and laugh and cuddle you."

Tallulah's 30th Birthday

In February 2024, Demi shared this pic of her ex-husband with the youngest of the three daughters they share together, writing, "Showering our @buuski with love today on her 30th birthday."

"Grateful and Thankful"

In November 2023, the actor celebrated his first Thanksgiving since being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia earlier that year. His wife Emma shared this photo from Bruce's 68th birthday party from March.

"I’m grateful and thankful to know this kind of love," she wrote. "Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving."

All Smiles

The actor posed with his ex-wife and their daughters Rumer and Tallulah backstage at his Comedy Central roast in 2018.

Three Generations

Bruce became a grandpa in April 2023 when Rumer welcomed a baby girl named Louetta.

Newest Addition

The entire family got together to celebrate the birth of Rumer's baby.

Backstage Buddies

Bruce had two special vistors when he starred in Broadway's Misery in 2016.

Broadway Bunch

The family showed up in full force to support Rumer's 2015 Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago.

Feeling Festive

"I put my camera on a ladder, set the timer, and crossed my fingers," Emma captioned this family Christmas photo. "Now that’s 2020 for you."

Movie Date

Bruce took his three oldest daughters to the Over the Hedge premiere in 2006.

Sweet Kisses

The dad of five shared a sweet moment with daughter Mabel.

Giving Back

Tallulah, Scout and Rumer joined their dad at a Bruce Willis Charity Foundation in 2005.

Dancing With the Fam

The family celebrated Rumer's Dancing With the Stars win with Val Chmerkovskiy.

Polaroid Memories

"What a privilege it is every day to be your daughter," Rumer captioned this throwback photo. "I love you so much. You are the coolest cat in town."

A Birthday to Remember

Emma rang in her 43rd birthday in 2021 with Bruce and their daughters, as well as Rumer and Demi.

'Tis the Season

The family spent Christmas 2022 together.

Star Status

Bruce was joined by mom Marlene and his three oldest daughters when he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.

Happy Haunts

The action star dressed up with Mabel and Evelyn on Halloween 2021.

Getting Silly

Tallulah jokingly captioned this photo of herself and dad Bruce making silly faces, "high drama club."

Snow Squad

Evelyn and Mabel hit the slopes during a family ski trip.

Gang's All Here

The family, including Demi's then-husband Ashton Kutcher, stepped out to watch Rumer in 2008's The House Bunny.

Disney Magic

Bruce and Emma took their kids to Walt Disney World in 2017.

Proud Parents

"First time performing in a play for these two!" Emma wrote on Instagram 2018. "Mabel played Molly and Evelyn as Sandy in an Off-off-off-off-off-off Broadway [winking emoji] production of Annie. The whole cast and production was stellar—Mom and Dad couldn’t be prouder."

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