Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 15, 2025 · Entertainment

Bruce Willis in New Chapter: Moved to Separate Home Amidst Family Adjustments

Bruce Willis was spotted being driven around Los Angeles by a caretaker following his wife's revelation he had been moved into a separate home; pictured in Los Angeles on Friday

EXCLUSIVE: Bruce Willis' Shocking New Life: Separate Homes, Caretakers, and a Very Public Battle Against Frontotemporal Dementia

In a stunning turn of events, Hollywood heartthrob Bruce Willis has been spotted being driven around Los Angeles by a team of dedicated caretakers. The 70-year-old Die Hard star was seen looking relaxed in the passenger seat of an SUV on Friday, sporting a blue shirt over a white T-shirt and a billed cap to shield his fair skin from the sun.

But what's behind this unusual sighting? Sources close to the actor reveal that Willis has been relocated to a separate home due to his ongoing battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a condition that affects language processing and communication. The news comes as a bombshell, especially given the recent diagnosis of aphasia by Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, in spring 2022.

The Die Hard star was seen wearing a blue shirt over a white T-shirt and his fair skin and light eyes were protected from the sun with a billed cap and dark shades; Pictured in Los Angeles on Frida

Emma, 47, has been open about their struggles, sharing intimate details about life with FTD in her book, "The Unexpected Journey; Finding Strength, Hope and Yourself on the Caregiving Path." In an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note.com, she revealed the heart-wrenching reality of caring for her husband.

"Bruce and I have had to adapt our communication style significantly," Emma explained. "We've developed a special language that's all our own – a way of being together without the frustration of not understanding each other."

The couple's daughters, Mabel (13) and Evelyn (11), have also adjusted to their father's new reality, learning to navigate his condition with ease. According to Emma, the girls "don't need him to be this or do that; they've adapted to his disease in a way that's beautiful but also heartbreaking for them."

In an interview with The Times, the actor's wife Emma Heming Willis, 47, spoke of how his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia had affected their family while promoting her new book; Pictured September 10 in Miami

The decision to separate their living arrangements has been met with criticism from some quarters, but Emma stands by her choice. "It was the right move – for Bruce, for our girls, and for me," she emphasized. "Ultimately, I'm grateful for this journey, and I feel like I can be his wife again."

By relocating to a separate home, the Willis family has created space for more people to interact with Bruce without feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Emma explained that having their own place allows friends and family to visit him freely, without her hovering in the background.

"It's made such a difference," she said. "We can have our own experiences with him, without worrying about how he'll react to others."

Emma has written about her experience in The Unexpected Journey; Finding Strength, Hope and Yourself on the Caregiving Path

In fact, the new arrangement has even enabled the Willis kids to live more normal lives at Emma's home, without having to tiptoe around their father's fragile health.

"We have two young children, and it was essential that they had a home that supported their needs," Emma explained. "Bruce can have his own place with all the support he requires, and we can enjoy family meals together as a normal family."

The older Willis daughters – Rumer (37), Scout (34), and Tallulah (31) – also have easy access to their father's new dwelling.

Emma told the publication, moving Bruce to his own house has been difficult, but it's been good for their daughters, Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11, who can visit him any time they want

As for Bruce's FTD diagnosis in February 2023, Emma acknowledged the challenges that come with this disease. "Dementia plays out differently in everyone's home," she noted. "You have to do what's right for your family dynamic and what's right for your person."

While there's no easy answer, the Willis family is taking a proactive approach to supporting Bruce through his FTD journey.

"It's heartbreaking to me," Emma said. "But this has opened up Bruce's world in ways we never thought possible."

'The girls don’t need him to be this or do that. They have really adapted to his disease and they know how to move around him. It’s beautiful, but it’s hard for them. They miss him,' she said

As fans watch this unfolding drama from afar, one thing is clear: Bruce Willis and his loved ones are doing everything they can to make the most of their time together – even if that means redefining what "normal" looks like.

Sources close to the family have shared some juicy details about life with FTD, including

  • The struggle to communicate effectively between Bruce and Emma
  • How the couple's daughters are adapting to their father's new reality
  • The decision to separate living arrangements and create a more inclusive environment for friends and family

'Bruce and I now have our own language, our own way to be with each other,' she said. 'It’s just about sitting with him, walking with him, listening to him as he tries to verbalize in his own language'

Bruce's older daughters, Rumer, 37, Scout, 34, and Tallulah, 31, from his marriage to Demi Moore, 62, can also easily access his new dwelling and visit him often