Just a day after Bruce Willis’ family collectively announced his retirement from acting, his wife Emma Heming is thanking fans for their support.
The 43-year-old model and actress, along with Willis’ daughter Rumer, posted a heartfelt message on Wednesday, announcing Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, which is affecting his cognitive abilities, and has lead to his retirement.
Heming took to her Instagram story on Thursday evening, thanking fans for their outpouring of support for the 67-year-old actor.
Thanks: Just a day after Bruce Willis’ family collectively announced his retirement from acting, his wife Emma Heming is thanking fans for their support
‘Your love, support, compassion, prayers really help,’ Heming began in her brief Instagram story post.
‘I’m grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,’ she concluded.
The original message on Wednesday began by revealing that, ‘our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities.
Help: ‘Your love, support, compassion, prayers really help,’ Heming began in her brief Instagram story post
‘As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him,’ the statement added.
‘This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support,’ the statement continued.
‘We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him,’ they said.
Stepping away: ‘As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him,’ the statement added
‘As Bruce always says, “Live it up” and together we plan to do just that. Love, Emma, Demi, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, & Evelyn,’ they concluded.
Willis shares daughters Rumer, 33, Scout, 30, and Tallulah, 28, with Demi Moore, who he was married to from 1987 to 2000.
He also has two more daughters with Heming, Mabel Ray, who turns 10 next month, and Evelyn Penn, who turns eight in May.
Live it up: ‘As Bruce always says, “Live it up” and together we plan to do just that. Love, Emma, Demi, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, & Evelyn,’ they concluded
Willis and Heming were married in Turks and Caicos in March 2009.
While it’s unclear when he was diagnosed with aphasia, there had been rumors about his failing health for years.
There have been rumors going all the way back to 2015, when Willis made his Broadway debut in a stage adaptation of Stephen King’s Misery, that he was using an earpiece that fed his lines to him.
The actor has been busier than ever over the past few years, filming a whopping 21 movies since late 2019, including eight that are still awaiting release.
Married: Willis and Heming were married in Turks and Caicos in March 2009
Rumors: While it’s unclear when he was diagnosed with aphasia, there had been rumors about his failing health for years
Lines: There have been rumors going all the way back to 2015, when Willis made his Broadway debut in a stage adaptation of Stephen King’s Misery, that he was using an earpiece that fed his lines to him
Bruce and Emma: The actor has been busier than ever over the past few years, filming a whopping 21 movies since late 2019, including eight that are still awaiting release