Bruce Willis video with daughter goes viral – “heartbreaking”

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis shared a sweet throwback video of him playing with their daughter and it went viral and fans are nostalgic for the star's presence in public life.

The Die Hard The actor has largely disappeared from the public eye since his family announced in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). But Heming Willis, mother of daughters Evelyn (10) and Mabel (12) with the star, gives small insights into her family life and sometimes shares throwback pictures on social media.

The latest clip posted to Instagram shows the 69-year-old actor crossing a street with Evelyn on his shoulders. Evelyn was filmed when she was younger, giggling as her father pretends to nibble on her leg. It quickly went viral, garnering 49,499 likes just 22 hours after posting.

Fans called it “beautiful” but also said it was “heartbreaking” to see old footage of the Hollywood star.

Newsweek Heming Willis representatives emailed for comment.

“Lovely memories… and hearing his voice, I think we all miss that too,” one fan wrote in the comments section. “This is beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time,” someone else said.

Another fan wrote: “Memories can be comforting and painful at the same time. This is so hard to deal with.” “This is so beautiful!!” someone else exclaimed.

Another fan said: “It brought a flood of emotions to see him full of life and energy. It reminded us of the joy and strength he brings to everyone around him.” “So great, breaks my heart too,” someone else said.

One fan commented: “This is absolutely adorable.” Another wrote: “Thank you for sharing this. I miss seeing him. Take care.”

Willis was originally diagnosed with aphasia with speech disorder, but Heming Willis, the star's ex-wife Demi Moore and his daughters later shared a joint statement saying he had been diagnosed with FTD.

They said on Instagram: “Since we announced Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia in the spring of 2022, Bruce's condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: Frontotemporal Dementia (known as FTD). Unfortunately, communication problems are just a symptom of the disease. “Although painful, it is a relief for Bruce to finally have a clear diagnosis.”

Willis has three daughters with his ex-wife Moore – Rumer (36), Scout (33) and Tallulah (30).

According to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, FTD is the most common form of dementia in people under 60. “It represents a group of brain disorders caused by degeneration of the frontal and/or temporal lobes of the brain,” the website says.