Scout Willis ‘overwhelmed’ after sharing dad Bruce Willis’ dementia diagnosis

Bruce Willis’ three grown daughters have had an overflow of support from friends and fans, with Scout Willis taking to social media to express her gratitude.

Willis shares his three daughters with his ex-wife, Demi Moore, to whom he has maintained a solid friendship since their 2000 divorce.

The post of gratitude

The ‘Die Hard’ actor’s eldest daughter, Rumer, posted the sad news that her father has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia on Thursday. Bruce Willis retired from acting in 2022 due to an aphasia diagnosis.

Scout Willis confessed that she is feeling overwhelmed since the family received news about her father’s health condition. Late Thursday night, she updated friends from the comfort of her room, wearing pajamas and a sad smile.

“Feeling emotionally tired and a bit overwhelmed, yet also very in awe of the love so many people have for my papa,” she wrote.

The 31-year-old was supported by her sisters, Rumer and Tallulah Willis, as they shared her Instagram story to their own accounts and posted that they were also grateful for people’s encouragement.

“Second this Scouter feeling the abundant love for our guy and our family,” Tallulah wrote.

“I third this Scouter and Buusk feeling so deeply grateful and in awe of the love for our sweet Daddio,” Rumer added.

Bruce Willis’ dementia diagnosis

Demi Moore joined together with her daughters as well as the new Mrs. Willis, Emma Heming Willis, to write the public statement announcing Bruce Willis’ condition.

“We wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing,” the Willis/Moor statement read.

“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 (known as FTD). 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.”

“Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead,” the statement continued. “As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.”