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Rumer Willis Keeps Hugging Father Bruce Amid Dementia

5/22/2026

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Rumer Willis continues to hug her father Bruce Willis despite his frontotemporal dementia.
Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in February 2023 after an aphasia diagnosis in March 2022.
Rumer said on “The Inside Edit” podcast she feels grateful to see a spark of love from her father despite his not recognizing her.
Rumer posted on Instagram Stories that she is happy to give and receive love when hugging her father.

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Rumer Willis continues to hug her father Bruce Willis despite his frontotemporal dementia.
Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in February 2023 after an aphasia diagnosis in March 2022.
Rumer said on “The Inside Edit” podcast she feels grateful to see a spark of love from her father despite his not recognizing her.
Rumer posted on Instagram Stories that she is happy to give and receive love when hugging her father.