As Bruce Willis approaches his 69th birthday on March 19, his family prepares for a difficult goodbye to the guy who is gradually succumbing to his deteriorating condition.
Now faced by diminished appetite and extreme weight loss, family and friends are “cherishing every last moment with him,” knowing that “this could be his last birthday.”
In 2023, Bruce Willis was spotted having fun on his 68th birthday, joining in on the family chorus of “Happy Birthday.”
Willis’ ex-wife, Demi Moore, posted a video on social media on Sunday, March 19, showing the family singing “Happy Birthday” to him. Before blowing out his candles, the Hollywood heavyweight could be heard interacting with his family, which included 44-year-old Emma Heming Willis and his three daughters, Rumer (35), Scout (32), and Tallulah (30).
“Happy birthday, BW! So glad we could celebrate you today. Love you and love our family,” gushed ex-wife Demi Moore, who posted the fun clip on her Instagram.
‘Extremely anxious’
Things have changed drastically over the past year.
Reports reveal that the family is “extremely anxious” about the weight loss and decreased appetite of the Die Hard star, who is now living in a deteriorated state.
A source tells In Touch that “he doesn’t express hunger much,” and that his weight and decreasing appetite are symptoms of a downhill trend.
“According to family members, the challenge at home is making sure that he’s getting enough to eat, that he’s not skipping mealtime, and that his diet is filled with foods that have the chance to improve his health instead of subtract from it…This is a sad situation that should be familiar to anybody who is dealing with a close family member with dementia or Alzheimer’s.”
The insider further says his acuity is waning and adds, “He can’t communicate anymore, and he has difficulty recognizing people.”
‘Far from the truth’
Meanwhile, Emma, saying she’s “triggered,” strikes back at the authors behind the “blurbs of misinformation,” claiming “there is no more joy in my husband.”
On March 2, Emma, the award-winning actor’s biggest fan, posts an Instagram about the “negative narrative around dementia.” In the caption, she adds, “My experience has taught me that two things can be true and exist simultaneously. Grief and profound love. Sadness and strong connection. Trauma and Resilience.”
‘Could be his last birthday’
His 69th birthday might look very different as family members are bracing for an emotional goodbye.
“Everybody’s staying positive about Bruce’s future and hopeful that he finds some kind of comfortable plateau or even, God willing, shows signs of improvement,” says the insider, adding that family members are dedicated to spending as much time with him as they can.
