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Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis explained that while the Die Hard actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, the disease doesn't actually affect his memory.

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.Diane Sawyer sits down with Emma Heming Willis, who shares her deeply personal story about the new reality her family faces following Bruce Willis’s frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, and her evolving role as his care partner. 📺 "Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey – A Diane Sawyer Special" airs August 26 at 8PM ET on ABC.
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Bruce Willis has entered the chat. I woke up to a handful of emails from you folks telling me how stupid I am for not mentioning Bruce Willis as Cinema’s greatest action star. Is it the best way to wake up in the morning? No. But point taken: Willis needs to be considered. Die Hard with a Vengeance is my favorite Willis role of all time. With films like this in his holster, it’s hard not to consider Willis.
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