In 2023, willis ’ family revealed that he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a form of dementia that affects personality and can lead to behavioral changes, according to the mayo. His family has since spoken openly. “ bruce is in really great health overall, you know. A year later, the family announced the “die hard” star’s condition had progressed and. · heming willis revealed that the main symptom of willis frontotemporal dementia is a loss of language. The unexpected journey, which debuts on abc tonight at 8:00 p. m. 26, where viewers will peak inside the die hard stars private battle with. The language is going, and, you know, weve learned to adapt, heming willis said. Et and will begin streaming tomorrow on hulu and disney+. · in 2023, willis ’s family revealed that he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (ftd), a progressive condition that affects language and behavior. It’s just his brain that is failing him,” she said. · “ bruce is still very mobile,” heming willis began. · emma heming willis made the revelation during an interview for the tv special emma & bruce willis : · in march 2022, willis was diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that makes it writing and speaking difficult. · bruce willis health struggles will be at the forefront of an abc special airing tonight , tuesday, aug. Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia following an initial diagnosis of aphasia in 2022.