Emma Hemming, wife of renowned actor Bruce Willis, has shared previously unpublished details about the way she communicates with the actor, who has struggled to speak since being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.

In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Emma revealed that she and Bruce have developed a language own based on gestures, glances, and small codes that only they understand, allowing them to stay connected even in times when words prove insufficient.

“Bruce and I now have our own language, our own way of being together. It’s simply about sitting with him, walking with him, listening to him as he tries to verbalize in his own language,” said the 70-year-old actor’s wife.

This particular way of communicating has taken on even greater importance due to the recent health challenges faced by Bruce Willis, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects personality, behavior, and language.

“It’s a silent language, full of meaning, that allows us to understand each other without saying a single word,” she commented.

Bruce Willis no longer lives in the family home with his wife

In a recent interview with Diane Sawyer, Heming revealed that he no longer lives with Bruce Willis in the same house due to his illness, as he would not want his daughters to see him in his condition.

“I knew, first and foremost, that Bruce would want that for our daughters. He would want them in a home that was more tailored to their needs, not to his needs,” Heming said.

Bruce Willis, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, moved into a second home near his primary home to receive ongoing medical care tailored to his needs. This single-story home allows Willis to be accompanied by a full-time team of caregivers.

Emma Heming explained that this decision was very difficult but necessary for Willis's well-being and also for his daughters, Mabel and Evelyn, who continue to visit their father to share moments with him, such as breakfast and dinner.

The actor's wife assured that his health is fine, although he has difficulty speaking; however, she indicated that the only thing that is failing is his brain.