Overview

• In a Good Morning America preview, she says “it’s just his brain that is failing him,” while noting he remains very mobile and in good overall health.
• She reports progressive loss of language and says the family has developed different ways to communicate.
• She describes fleeting flashes of his former personality, including his hearty laugh and a twinkle in his eye.
• ABC airs Diane Sawyer’s Emma & Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey on Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. ET, with next-day streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
• Her caregiving book, The Unexpected Journey, publishes Sept. 9 and is intended to guide families navigating dementia.