09.11.2026 20:41
New claims have emerged about Hollywood legend Bruce Willis's battle with dementia. A source speaking to the Daily Mail claimed that the 71-year-old star's mental condition is gradually worsening and that he has difficulty speaking. It was alleged that more than $30,000 a month is spent on Willis, who receives professional care 24 hours a day, while it was stated that the actor's greatest happiness now is eating ice cream, listening to music, and going for a drive in a car.
New claims about the health condition of world-famous actor Bruce Willis have revealed the scale of the famous actor's battle with the disease. While the daily life of the Hollywood star, who has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, has changed significantly, it has been alleged that his care costs exceed $30,000 per month.
HEARTBREAKING CLAIM ABOUT BRUCE WILLIS'S HEALTH CONDITION Bruce Willis, who achieved worldwide fame with the films “Die Hard” and “The Sixth Sense,” ended his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia in 2022. His family announced in February 2023 that the famous actor had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). A source who spoke to the Daily Mail about Willis's latest condition as he battles the disease, which affects the brain regions associated with language, behavior, and personality, claimed that the actor has experienced serious changes in his mental abilities. Claiming that Willis cannot assess what is happening around him as he once did, the source said: “He knows his life is different, but he doesn't think the difference is that big. He doesn't talk about it and doesn't complain much either. He feels something is wrong, but he cannot fully grasp the situation.”
MORE THAN $30,000 IS SPENT ON HIS CARE EVERY MONTH As Bruce Willis's disease progressed, significant changes were also made in his family's living arrangements. His wife, Emma Heming Willis, announced last year that the actor had moved into another single-story house near the family home. It was stated that the famous actor receives professional care 24 hours a day in his new home, while a striking claim was made regarding the cost of this service. According to the claims, Willis's care expenses exceed $30,000 per month. Calculated annually, this amount corresponds to spending of more than $360,000. Claiming that health insurance does not cover most of the expenses, the source stated that his fortune, estimated at around $250 million, provides an important safeguard during the actor's care process. Emma Heming Willis, meanwhile, described how she was able to refocus on their relationship after the decision for her husband to receive care in a separate house, saying: “Finally, I was able to be his wife again. That is a very precious gift.”
HAVE HIS FRIENDS IN HOLLYWOOD FORGOTTEN HIM? While Bruce Willis's health battle continues, a striking claim was also made regarding his relationship with the famous names who were once part of his close circle. According to the claims, it was alleged that Willis's friends in Hollywood do not come to visit as often as before. Arguing that some of his friendships weakened as the actor withdrew from working life, the source said: “This industry is like that. When you stop working, those glamorous friends of yours forget you. In this city, A-list stars now say, ‘Who is Bruce anyway?’”