Overview
- An emotional December 21 post by Emma Heming that used past-tense phrasing, including “That was him, pure fun,” triggered widespread but unfounded claims that Bruce Willis had died.
- Days later, Heming shared a recent anniversary photo with Willis, and outlets reported that the viral death rumors were false.
- Late reports say Heming also moved to quell the speculation by stating he is alive and urging people to stop spreading misinformation.
- Coverage reiterates Willis’s 2023 frontotemporal dementia diagnosis following a 2022 aphasia disclosure, which led to his retirement from acting.
- Recent reporting describes Willis living in a single-level residence with 24-hour caregivers as his family balances privacy, caregiving and occasional public updates.