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Tallulah Willis Defends Posting Photos of Father Bruce Willis During Dementia Battle

She said the family carefully curates what it shares to highlight her father’s joy and warmth

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Overview

  • Bruce Willis retired from acting after an aphasia diagnosis in March 2022 and was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in February 2023.
  • On June 22, Tallulah Willis shared Instagram snapshots from a family visit showing her holding her father’s hand, embracing him and including her fiancé.
  • Some followers criticized her for “exposing” a vulnerable parent without his consent and questioned the ethics of the posts.
  • Tallulah responded that she made a personal judgment call and that the family uses discretion when sharing updates because they know what he means to everyone.
  • Earlier this month, Rumer Willis and Emma Heming Willis marked Father’s Day with heartfelt tributes reflecting on Bruce’s challenges and expressing gratitude for moments together.