Bruce Willis’s Daughter Rumer Shares New Update on His Health & Details New Film Role

Alyssa Norwin
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Actors Bruce Willis and Rumer Willis attend the premiere of Paramount Pictures' 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation'
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While promoting her new film Trail of Vengeance, Rumer Willis offered a positive update on her dad Bruce Willis‘ health.

“He’s great,” she told Extra. “He’s really good.” She also confirmed that she will “absolutely” be spending Father’s Day with the actor next month.

Trail of Vengeance is a Western that sees Rumer performing action scenes and stunts, just like her dad used to before his retirement in 2022. “When I’m on sets, especially doing any sort of, like, physical stuff, I pulled the stunt guy, Dale, aside and I was like, ‘Listen, you need to show me how to make this look good because I’ve got a big-time legacy right here to make sure that I live up to, so none of this, like, sissy stuff.”

Rumer said she has plans to show the movie to her dad and revealed that she felt “empowered” by shooting the “aggressive” fight scenes.

Bruce stepped away from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia in 2022. In February 2023, his family revealed that he had received his more specific diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

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Although the Die Hard star is no longer in the spotlight, his family members sometimes give fans updates on his health. In addition to Rumer, he also shares daughters Scout Willis and Tallulah Willis with ex-wife Demi Moore, whom he’s maintained a close relationship with. Bruce is now married to Emma Heming Willis, whom he shares two younger daughters, Mabel and Evelyn, with.

“We will always be a family, just in a different form,” Moore told Variety in February. “For me, there was never a question. I show up because that’s what you do for the people you love.” Although they are no longer a couple, the actress considers Bruce to be family, and she said she visits him weekly.
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    GreenButton

    I have always loved Bruce Willis as an actor ever since Moonlighting. I definitely had a crush on him during that role. I am sad he is suffering from this disease but so happy he has love and family surrounding him. What more could a person ask for in this situation. I took care of my Dad when he was ill and it was hard but also very rewarding. Blessings to him and all who love him.

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    GoldWheel

    That's how divorced people should act

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    GoldTeepee

    I have always loved Bruce Willis since Moonlighting also. I never missed a movie of his. I am so heartbroken that he has this disease but I’m proud that he has so much family support. My father passed away from this horrible disease and he basically only had me, his daughter. My mom, his ex wife would visit him sometimes when she felt like it but every one else turned their back on him. I felt so bad for him and it seems like a nightmare. I commend you all for standing by him and loving him.

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    OrangeBucket

    'he's good' is the only health update these clickbait articles ever say. how is he good? what are his daily challenges? I feel bad for him, think of him as a great talent but these so called updates are a joke. or a mode for his kids or ex wife to get attention imo

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      OrangeRaindrop

      I agree ! Every update says rhe same thing . Nothing specific so why even post ?

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    BluePaw

    He was my hero as a kid and he still is. God speed Bruce.

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    GoldButterfly

    Loved Bruce Willis .good actor . So sad this had too happen.too Bruce Willis .very sad.

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    CyanScissors

    Ditto Avis on love of Bruce Willis. My sister and I are caring for our younger brother who started out with Lewey Body Dementia until he was diagnosed with Alzheimers last summer. Due to the LBD he had some other mental issues but now he suffers from audio and visual hallucinations and cannot be left alone. He is on so many drugs and the doctors can never agree on them. One doctor says he is being over-medicated and another wants to put him on more. My sister and I are not doctors but he eats very little and sleeps all the time. Everybody says put him in assisted living but he nor we can afford that. So what are we suppose to do? I know there are other families going thru the same thing and my heart goes out to them. Our solution is to do everything we can for him and pray a whole lot for him and everyone else in these situations..

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    OrangeFries

    Bruce was always a fantastic actor. Loved him and demi Moore love story and was sad to see them part. Your can have the best of everything and still need to part ways. He will forever be a household name. Sad that this disease hit him but bodily science can learn one day how to prevent this horrible disease. God bless this family for supporting him thru this. Way to go rumor I'll be looking for your movie