Demi Moore Backs Bruce Willis at Dementia Benefit Event
Demi Moore recently attended a significant benefit event to support her ex-husband, Bruce Willis, who is dealing with dementia. The event aimed to raise awareness for frontotemporal degeneration, a condition affecting Willis, who is currently 70 years old. The benefit took place on November 6 in New York City at the Soho Sessions.
Demi Moore Champions Bruce Willis at Dementia Benefit
Moore, aged 62, was seen wearing a chic black pea coat with a leather turtleneck and trousers. The benefit, organized for the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, highlighted Willis’s battle with dementia, a health issue that he openly faces.
Notable Attendees at the Event
- Keith Richards
- Norah Jones
- Mavis Staples
- Warren Haynes
- Kevin Bacon
- Kyra Sedgwick
- Michael J. Fox
- Tracy Pollan
- Whoopi Goldberg
Willis’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, also attended the event and expressed gratitude for the support received. “This is incredible, and I love what you guys are doing here at the Soho Sessions,” she said, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness for frontotemporal dementia.
Bruce Willis’s Health Journey
The health challenges began in March 2022 when Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder. By early 2023, his condition advanced to frontotemporal dementia. With the progression of his condition, Heming Willis made the difficult decision to have him live in a separate residence that provides full-time care. This decision, she stated, was made considering the best interests of their daughters, Mabel and Evelyn.
Moore has been supportive of Heming Willis throughout this transition. She acknowledged the complexities of their interconnected family dynamic and highlighted the crucial role of caregivers. During a podcast, Moore stated, “It’s difficult to see somebody who was so vibrant and strong sift into these other parts of themselves.” She recognized the heavy responsibilities borne by Heming Willis in managing Bruce’s care.
Conclusion
The ongoing support from friends, family, and former partners illustrates the shared commitment to Bruce Willis’s well-being during this challenging time. Events like the recent benefit serve to unite loved ones and raise critical awareness about frontotemporal dementia.
