Emma Heming Willis, Bruce Willis' wife, has posted an emotional video on social media in honor of her husband's 68th birthday. The video reveals Heming's grief, as she cries over watching old videos of her husband and how it breaks her heart.
Heming Willis, 44, acknowledges the struggles she faces while being the wife of an actor and raising two children. "I always get this message or people always tell me, 'Oh, you're so strong. I don't know how you do it.' I'm not given a choice.
I wish I was, but I'm also raising two kids in this," she explains. "Sometimes in our lives, we have to put our big girl panties on and get to it. And that's what I'm doing." Heming Willis posted a reel, which she revealed was "like a knife in [her] heart." As a reminder, Bruce retired from acting last year when he began a battle with aphasia, which impaired his speech abilities.
It was recently revealed that he was newly diagnosed with dementia. The video, shot during a family celebration, gave a rare glimpse into the actor's life. Willis was surrounded by his current wife Emma and his daughters Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah, as well as several other guests.
The group sang to the actor, who seemed to be in a good mood, and Willis sang along with them, chatted with others, and blew out candles on his birthday cake.
However, fans noticed that Willis appeared to stumble a few times, causing some concern among fans.
Willis appeared to take it in good humor, and the family laughed along with him. Willis even shouted "hooray in one moment" and received hugs and kisses from several people present. In addition, fans noticed that Willis appeared to be missing one of his front teeth, which further worried some of them.
A Rare Glimpse into the Actor's Life
The video showed Willis in a celebratory setting, surrounded by his family and friends. It gave a rare glimpse into the actor's life, which is not often shared with the public. Willis has always been a private person, and the video showed him in a vulnerable and emotional state, which is not often seen by the public eye.
Fan Reactions to Willis' Health Concerns
While fans were happy to see the actor in a celebratory setting, they couldn't help but notice a concerning detail in the video. Willis was missing one of his front teeth, in addition to the stumbling, which worried many fans.
Despite the concerns, Heming Willis captioned the video with the message, "Happy birthday, BW! So glad we could celebrate you today. Love you and love our family. Thank you to everyone for the love and warm wishes - we all feel them." The emotional video has garnered attention from fans and media outlets, sparking conversations about the actor's health and the challenges faced by his family. The video gave a rare glimpse into the personal life of Bruce Willis and the struggles his family faces.