No, Bruce Willis is not dead, but he is not well

Bruce Willis has been dealing with declining health for some time, which explains the many searches for his death. However, his health only led to his retirement before he was finally diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

Although FTD can lead to death, it is not fatal in itself. Most people with FTD live six to eight years after a diagnosis, but some live longer. Most causes of death for those suffering from FTD are pneumonia. Bruce Willis is fine and alive, just retired and enjoying his time.

Bruce Willis’ family initially thought the actor’s early dementia symptoms were a childhood strain returning. This delayed any kind of diagnosis, but even his wife, Emma Heming Willis, was certain that her husband’s acting lessons had helped him overcome his stutter. Those same classes helped lead to his successful acting career.

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In March 2022, Willis retired from acting due to an aphasia diagnosis. This was later revised to a diagnosis of FTD in February 2023. FTD is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, resulting in various symptoms, including behavioral changes, emotional difficulties, communication problems and physical limitations.

Willis’ wife has been open about the challenges of this progressive and fatal disease on Instagram. She is straight ended up in People Magazine as a woman who changes the world.