A Special Release About Bruce Willis and His Friend

• A special release about the life of Bruce Willis with FTD will be released on September 26.
• Emma Heming Willis shared her emotions regarding the diagnosis of her husband.
• Bruce Willis is known for his roles in films such as 'Die Hard'.
• Emma announced the release of her book about caregiving in 2024.

ABC News will present a special release Emma and Bruce Willis: An Unexpected Journey – A Special Release by Diane Sawyer on September 26 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Host Diane Sawyer will talk about Bruce Willis's life after the frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis and about the support of his wife, Emma Heming Willis.

In early 2022, Bruce received a diagnosis of aphasia, which is a language disorder. In the summer of 2023, his family reported that the diagnosis was updated to frontotemporal dementia. This diagnosis involves progressive impairment affecting the ability to communicate and/or specific parts of the brain.

In the special release, Emma and Bruce will share their experiences, the challenges faced by people with FTD, and the importance of family support. The program will also present thoughts from medical experts and loved ones, helping viewers understand the impact of neurodegenerative disorders.

Emma Heming Willis, in a conversation with Diane Sawyer, shared her emotions during the announcement of the diagnosis of her husband, mentioning that she felt like she was losing her partner and that she was grieving. She also emphasized the importance of love and support during the fight against the illness.

Bruce Willis gained popularity thanks to his role in the series Moonlighting, and his career on the big screen includes films such as Die Hard and Pulp Fiction. In 2024, Emma announced the release of her book "An Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path," which will be published on September 9.