Bruce Willis’ family plans to donate his brain to dementia research after his death

Bruce Willis’ family has announced plans to donate his brain for research after his death. The move is intended to help advance research into frontotemporal dementia, which is believed to have ended Willis’ acting career in 2022.

The actor was initially diagnosed with aphasia and was later diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a condition that remains poorly understood and often overlooked despite affecting many families.

Emma Heming Willis, the actor’s wife, shared their experience in her book, An Unexpected Journey, and said the decision to donate his brain was to find meaning in what he had experienced. The family hopes the move will help to understand better the brain changes that occur in the disease and raise awareness of the condition, which affects thousands of people.

Demi Moore and the actor’s daughters, who believe that personal experience can be helpful in others, also joined their initiative.