&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Bruce Willis' family chooses strong step, plans brain donation for dementia research")
Hollywood veteran star Bruce Willis, best known for his role in Die Hard, shocked fans when his family announced his retirement from acting in 2022 due to the diagnosis of aphasia, a language disorder affecting his cognitive abilities, which later progressed to frontotemporal dementia. The actor's family has reportedly decided to donate his brain to science.
Details about Bruce Willi's family planning to donate his brain for research
As per reports, Bruce Willis' family has planned to donate his brain for science. The actor's wife Emma Heming Willis announced that the family plans to donate the brain following his death. The decision is reportedly taken by his family, including his ex-wife Demi Moore and his five daughters – Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn – which is designed to accelerate clinical research into frontotemporal dementia. Emma Heming Willis has been an active advocate, raising awareness about FTD and always shares updates about his condition.
Bruce Willis' condition progressed from speech challenges to more advanced cognitive and language impairment. He has frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which is the most common form of dementia for people under 60. Later reports have stated that he receives round-the-clock care with his family focusing on reducing environmental stress to manage symptoms.
Trending Stories
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘Italy will not...’: Meloni threatens Spain’s Schengen access after thousands enter Ceuta from Morocco
)
The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
)
World's largest digital camera captures over 500,000 galaxies, 50,000 stars in one stunning image
)
Who is Ruchika Singh, booked for using foul language against PM Modi at Jantar Mantar protests?
)
'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'
)
India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
)
'Muslims should not befriend kaafirs': Pak Army DG says India-Afghan ties that of 'master-slave'
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
August 2025 movie release calendar: Toxic, Batwara 1947, Awarapan 2 and all big-ticket films hitting theatres
)
Trump admin creating ‘incubators’ to develop tech to counter drone terror attacks
)
Pakistan Broad Peak avalanche: Body of US's Mallory Geis identified; Nirmal Purja, 9 others remain missing
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How the S-400 turns the sky into a no-fly zone
)
5.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Egypt; scary tremors caught on camera | WATCH
)
Iran says Oman talks on new Strait of Hormuz transit route near completion
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Can an S-400 detect a bird?
)
Spain-Israel social media feud erupts after Ceuta migrant crisis: Why Israel is being linked
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
'Fifth-generation fighters': Can the S-400 shoot down an F-35?
)
'FIR not withdrawn' against Noida teen who 'abused' PM Modi despite apology, claims CJP
)
Trump, Putin kissing in Amsterdam? Pride parade’s ‘couple’ goes viral | WATCH
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 openers with fastest ODI centuries, check who tops list
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why are iPhones so expensive compared to Android phones?
)
Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
)
CJP's Abhijit Dipke speaks to protesting students in Jharkhand, extends support to their demands: Will he go to Ranchi?
)
‘Pakistan eroded India's faith bit by bit’: Indian envoy defends putting Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How often does an S-400 need maintenance?
)
Kangana Ranaut’s Gen Z U-Turn: Actress-MP wishes youth on Friendship Day after facing backlash over 'Generation Gutter' remark
)
Have 7,000 Karnataka students tested positive for HIV? Here's the truth
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks
)
Fact Check: Viral photo shows Trump leaning in for a kiss with Brigitte Macron. Here is the full truth
)
'Living Nostradamus' warns of a new war, claims two of his 2026 predictions have come true
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
One S-400 battery, dozens of targets: How it fights an air battle in seconds
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
From Tom Holland-Zendaya to Blake Lively-Ryan Reynolds: Actors who met on sets and fell in love and married
)
From trash to energy: Scientists turn plastic waste into Hydrogen fuel using a new technique - Here's how
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Russian jets use heavier steel compared to US jets
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Russian fighter pilots wear blue flight suits compared to US pilots
)
At least 3 killed in mass shooting at Idaho restaurant, shocking video of gunman open firing with AR-style rifle surfaces
All about Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis gained recognition in the TV series Moonlighting, which aired from 1985 to 1989, before achieving global stardom with his John McClane role in the Die Hard franchise. He is known for his roles that blend action with humour, making him one of the most recognisable figures in film.
Also Read: Bruce Willis' wife Emma Hemming reveals update about dementia diagnosis: He doesn't know...'
His other notable roles include The Last Boy Scout, Armageddon, The Fifth Element, Pulp Fiction, 12 Monkeys, The Sixth Sense, The Whole Nine Yards, Unbreakable and Glass, among others. Prior to retirement, he appeared in numerous direct-to-video films.
He was married to Demi Moore from 1987 and parted ways in 2000. With him he has three children. Later, the actor married Emma Heming in 2009, with whom he has two children.
