Overview
- Several outlets reported that the Willis family would donate the actor’s brain to science, but later coverage and fact‑checks note there has been no explicit confirmation.
- The claim traces to language in Emma Heming‑Willis’s book The Unexpected Journey and a WP Times article, where a reflective passage was interpreted as a firm decision.
- Bruce Willis, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023, now requires round‑the‑clock specialized care in a separate residence and has severe language impairment.
- Family updates say he has largely lost the ability to speak and read and may not always recognize visitors, though relatives continue regular visits.
- Rumer Willis has described gratitude for being able to hug her father whether or not he recognizes her, underscoring the family’s focus on care and dignity.