3 days Ago By Scarlett O'Toole
Bruce Willis' wife has admitted she feels a "heaviness in my heart" amid the actor's dementia struggles . Emma Heming Willis took to Instagram on Sunday evening to celebrate 17 years since she started dating the Die Hard star . Emma shared a throwback picture of the two of them as they enjoyed a romantic date at the beach .
In the caption, Emma spoke candidly about Bruce's dementia following reports he is now "non-verbal." She said, "17 years of us. Anniversaries used to bring excitement — now, if I’m honest, they stir up all the feelings, leaving a heaviness in my heart and a pit in my stomach.
" Bruce Willis' family cherishing every moment as life now 'non-verbal and watching life through screen door' Bruce Willis' daughter Tallulah Willis engaged amid dad's health battle Emma then revealed, "I give myself 30 minutes to sit in the 'why him, why us,' to feel the anger and grief. Then I shake it off and return to what is. And what is.
.. is unconditional love.
" The 46-year-old said despite the struggles, she feels "blessed" to have been given the chance to know Bruce and said she would "do it all over again and again in a heartbeat." Fans praised Emma for her openness. "Happy Anniversary! I'm glad you take time to be angry and sad, not healthy to bottle it up.
All of us know Bruce because he brings us to a world of imagination and away from our problems and worries for a few hours. It might not mean much coming from a stranger, but know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. And thank you for showing the world what unconditional love is," one person wrote.
Another said, "The most beautiful example of love and class and dedication! I know it’s not even the slightest bit easy, but thank you for reminding the rest of the world there is so much power and magic in being strong and vulnerable and the same time. I’ll my love and light to you and your precious family!" A third fan added, "Simply beautiful and thank you for sharing. May your daughters find the type of love you and Bruce share.
Love you and thank you for all you do and are doing." Emma's post comes following reports Bruce is now "non-verbal." His friend Glenn Gordon Caron previously told The New York Post the "joie de vivre" Bruce was known for is now gone.
He added, "He's not totally verbal; he used to be a voracious reader – he didn't want anyone to know that – and he’s not reading now. All those language skills are no longer available to him." Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sport and entertainment stories.
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