Demi Moore is finding the silver lining amid Bruce Willis’ battle with dementia.
Nearly two years after announcing that the Die Hard actor was battling frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Demi—who shares daughters Rumer, 36, Scout, 33, and Tallulah, 30, with Bruce—shared an update on her ex-husband’s condition.
“Given the givens,” The Substance actress said in a Dec. 6 interview with CNN, “he’s in a very stable place.”
And the 62-year-old used the opportunity to share some advice with any of her fans in similar situations.
“It’s so important for anybody who’s dealing with this to really meet them where they’re at,” Demi continued, “and from that place, there is such loving and joy.”
But while she tries to embrace the silver linings, she admitted that it can be quite emotionally challenging.
“Obviously it’s very difficult and it’s not what I would wish upon anyone,” she noted, “and there is great loss. But there is also great beauty and gifts that can come out of it.”
As for how his younger kids are coping with the diagnosis, Bruce’s wife Emma Heming Willis, with whom he shares young daughters Mabel, 12, and Evelyn, 10, recently gave insight into how she explained his diagnosis to their kids.
“Finally getting to a diagnosis was key so that I could learn what frontotemporal dementia is and I could educate our children,” the 46-year-old shared with Town & Country magazine in 2022. “I’ve never tried to sugarcoat anything for them.”
“They’ve grown up with Bruce declining over the years,” she continued. “I’m not trying to shield them from it.”
After all, she had some great advice to reassure her that her kids could handle the news.
“What I learned from our therapist was that if children ask questions, they’re ready to know the answer,” she noted. “If we could see that Bruce was struggling, I would address it with the kids so they could understand.”
Indeed, Bruce’s kids have since proved that they are thankful for the quality time they get to spend with their dad. And this past Thanksgiving, Scout and Tallulah shared some adorable photos from their blended family festivities.
In the two heartwarming Instagram photos, the 69-year-old held a sign that read “Best Dad Ever,” as his daughters sat by his side, giving him the most adoring looks.
And because a picture is worth 1,000 words, Tallulah wrote a simple, “grateful,” in the caption.
For more of Bruce’s sweet family moments, keep reading…
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."