Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, 46, has been vocal about her caregiver journey as she helps her husband through his life after he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The mother of two took to Instagram to share a story about a phone call that she recently received and talked a bit about the lack of resources offered by doctors to help caregivers.

Emma Willis, 46, is the caregiver for her husband of 15 years, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023 after his family confirmed in March the previous year he had a condition called aphasia, which impacts a person’s ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Bruce Willis' wife Emma is speaking out in support of caregivers, after the 'tragic' death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa: 'Caregivers need care too.'

While it can be life-affirming to care for a family member, it can also be extremely difficult and dangerous for both parties. The tragic deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa,

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead at their New Mexico home. Betsy died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, while Hackman’s death was linked to heart disease and Alzheimer’s.

Emma, Heming Willis said the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy serves as a reminder that caregivers need support too