Bruce Willis' wife speaks out in wake of his retirement after aphasia diagnosis

Rumer Willis has shared an old picture with her father Bruce Willis, nearly a month since it was announced that he’s retiring from acting due to his health. Rumer shared a new post to her Instagram account on Thursday (21 April).

Bruce Willis is stepping back from acting and going “off the grid.”

A picture says a thousand words. Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, shared the first photos of the actor since announcing his aphasia diagnosis.

Bruce Willis‘ family revealed that he was diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that affects the ability to communicate. Because of this, he has made the decision to retire from acting.

Bruce Willis and Emma Heming Willis are enjoying each other's company following the announcement he will be "stepping away" from acting due to his aphasia diagnosis. The "Armageddon" star's wife took to Instagram to share some new photos of the couple on a hike.  "Mom & Dad in their favorite habitat," Heming captioned the post, along with the hashtag #offthegrid. The first photo showed Willis, 67, and his wife gazing into each other's eyes and smiling while sitting on a big tree trunk in the woods.

Hollywood acting legend Bruce Willis had a smile on his face as he enjoyed a nature walk with his wife, Emma Heming Willis, on Wednesday, a week after it was revealed that he is stepping away from acting following his shock aphasia diagnosis.The Die Hard actor, 67, looked content as he gazed at his wife and then smiled into the camera as they sat on a log surrounded by woodland in a series of candid snaps taken by the couple’s ten year old daughter, Mabel. Emma posted, 43, the images to her Instagram account with the caption: “Mom & dad in their favorite habitat”, and credited the heartwarming images to their daughter Mabel Ray Willis.The couple dressed casually for the outdoor adventure, with bruce donning grey jeans, a khaki shirt, a bright orange gilet and walking boots, and Emma in blue jeans, a purple top and a light black jacket.

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma is doing all she can to help the actor following his shock aphasia diagnosis. The model, 43, is “working with several medical professionals” to help the Hollywood star in his battle against the cognitive impairment. A source close to the couple told People that the diagnosis has “been hard for” Emma as “it’s not easy seeing a spouse decline”.

Bruce Willis’ family took to social media to reveal that the actor had been diagnosed with aphasia. The actor’s wife, Emma Heming, later shared a new message to thank his fans.“Your love, support, compassion, prayers really help,” she wrote.

The Willis family is feeling the love.

Bruce Willis‘ wife is immensely thankful for the outpouring of support shown to her and her family since her husband’s diagnosis with asphasia became public.

Emma Heming Willis is speaking out.

Bruce Willis' wife is immensely thankful for the outpouring of support shown to her and her family since her husband's diagnosis with asphasia became public.Emma Heming Willis took to her Instagram Story on Thursday, and posted a message over a pink lemonade-colored background, writing, «Your love, support, compassion, prayers really help. I’m grateful.

Feeling the love. One day after announcing Bruce Willis’ aphasia diagnosis, Emma Heming is thanking the public for its kind response.

Bruce Willis and his family members are feeling the love after going public with his aphasia diagnosis on March 30. Bruce’s wife, Emma Heming, who shared news of the diagnosis along with Bruce’s daughter and ex, Demi Moore, returned to Instagram on March 31 with a new message for the fans. “Your love, support, compassion, prayers really help,” she wrote. “I’m grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

John Travolta has paid tribute to Bruce Willis following the news of his aphasia diagnosis, describing his Pulp Fiction co-star as a ‘generous soul’. In a statement released by Bruce’s family, they announced that the Hollywood icon would be stepping away from his acting career, as the medical condition was affecting his cognitive abilities. In the message signed by his wife Emma Heming, ex-wife Demi Moore and children Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn, it said: ‘This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support.