It came amid reports the Hollywood star can ‘barely speak’
BRUCE Willis flashed a smile as he enjoyed a drive around Los Angeles in a rare appearance after his health battles came to light.
The Die Hard actor, 69, rolled down the car window and perched his forearm on the ledge as his bodyguard steered the vehicle around the area’s Studio City district.
Bruce Willis was spotted flashing a smile as he enjoyed a drive around Studio City, Los Angeles
Bruce Willis was spotted flashing a smile as he enjoyed a drive around Studio City, Los AngelesCredit: BackGrid
The Hollywood star, 69, looked in high spirits on the journey out with his bodyguardCredit: BackGrid
Bruce donned a black baseball cap and matching jacketCredit: BackGrid
Die Hard actor Bruce was diagnosed with aphasia in 2022Credit: Getty
Bruce, who announced his retirement from acting following a diagnosis of aphasia in 2022, appeared in good spirits.
He donned a black baseball cap and matching jacket, paired with a crisp white T-Shirt.
Bruce, whose health battles were compounded by a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia in 2023, placed one hand on top of the other as the black vehicle motored around.
He looked cheery as he smiled at passer-by while his bodyguard kept his eyes firmly fixed on the road.
Last month, the Armegeddon actor was again spotted with his bodyguards as he took a car ride in Los Angeles.
It came as it was reported the star can “barely talk” amid his tragic dementia battle.
HEALTH WOES
Bruce’s family went public with his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis last year.
Since then, the Pulp Fiction star has retired from the spotlight and is being cared for by his nearest and dearest at home.
Bruce’s wife Emma, 45, recently became emotional while talking about the retired actor’s condition and being his caregiver during an appearance on the Today show.
She told host Hoda Kotb: “What I’m learning is that dementia is hard. It’s hard on the person diagnosed, it’s also hard on the family.
“And that is no different for Bruce, or myself, or our girls. When they say this is a family disease, it really is.”
The couple married in 2009 and have two daughters together – Mabel, 11, and Evelyn, nine.
She said: “The most important thing was to be able for us to say what the disease was, explain what it is.
“When you know what the disease is from a medical standpoint it sort of all makes sense.
‘So it was important that we let them know what it is because I don’t want there to be any stigma or shame attached to their dad’s diagnosis or for any form of dementia.”
FAMILY AFFAIR
Bruce also has three daughters, Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah, with his first wife, actress Demi Moore.
Bruce’s daughter Rumer, 34, whom he shares with Demi Moore, shared the heartbreaking news about her father’s diagnosis on Instagram.
In her post, she explained that Bruce’s condition was sadly “not treatable” and “has progressed”.
She said: “Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia.
“Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”
Meanwhile, his daughter Tallulah revealed the key dementia signs the family missed.
In 2023, the star’s family told how he was suffering with frontotemporal dementiaCredit: Getty
The screen star is being cared for by family and friends after retiring from life in the spotlightCredit: Instagram/ Demi Moore
It is now believed he can ‘barely speak’ as his health took a turn for the worseCredit: Instagram/ Demi Moore
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