Overview

• She told Vogue Australia that Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11, miss their dad and are struggling with milestones he can no longer share.
• Willis was diagnosed in 2023 with frontotemporal dementia with a primary progressive aphasia subtype that affects speech and language.
• Emma said she informed the girls quickly after the diagnosis, noting a sense of understanding and relief once they had clear information.
• She has explained anosognosia on Instagram, stressing that reduced awareness of illness is part of FTD rather than denial.
• Emma has arranged round‑the‑clock professional care in a separate residence, saying the move allows her to be his wife again and eases family visits.