Bruce Willis’ Wife Pleads With Paparazzi To Stop Yelling At Her Husband Amid Dementia Diagnosis

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Willis, appealed to paparazzi to give her husband space whenever he is seen outside.

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She made the statement in an Instagram video as she discussed taking care of her husband, who was diagnosed with dementia.

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"I know this is your job, but maybe just keep your space," the CocoBaba founder said.

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She captioned the video with a request for tips on how to help people living with dementia.

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It read, "Any tips or advice on how to get your loved ones out in the world safely? Please share below."

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In the comment section, fans called for more awareness on how to interact with people living with dementia.

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A fan said, "Routines are great. Every morning can be your morning walk, so it becomes a task and part of routine."

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In March 2022, Bruce's family announced that the actor was diagnosed with aphasia.

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They revealed earlier in the month that the illness has progressed into frontotemporal dementia.

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