Bruce Willis’ Wife Thanks Fans For Their ‘Love, Support, Compassion, Prayers’

Published: April 4, 2022

Bruce Willis’ Wife Thanks Fans For Their ‘Love, Support, Compassion, Prayers’

By Movieguide® Staff

Actor Bruce Willis, known for Hollywood classics such as DIE HARD and THE SIXTH SENSE, recently announced his retirement after his aphasia diagnosis.

Aphasia is a loss of the cognitive ability to understand or express speech.

Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, thanked fans for their outpouring of prayer and love for her husband’s 40 years in Hollywood.

“Your love, support, compassion, prayers really help,” Emma wrote. “I’m grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Married in 2009, the couple share daughters, Mabel, 9, and Evelyn, 7.

Scout Willis, daughter of Willis and his ex-wife Demi Moore, added: “The exquisite outpouring of love that I am experiencing right now is just blowing me away. Thank you all for showing up with so much tenderness and stunning love for my daddio and my whole family!”

Moore first confirmed Willis’ retirement in a statement from the family.

“As a result of this and with much consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him,” read the statement. “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. As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that.”

FRIENDS star Matthew Perry offered prayers for Willis and his family via Twitter.

“Dear Bruce Willis, I’m so sorry to hear what you are going through, but you’re still the coolest man I’ve met in my entire life,” Perry said. “You will remain in my prayers for a long long time. Maybe we should get together and watch the whole 10 yards and get a couple of hours of sleep.”

Dear Bruce Willis, I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through, but you're still the coolest man I've met in my entire life. You will remain in my prayers for a long long time. Maybe we should get together and watch the whole 10 yards and get a couple of hours of sleep.

— matthew perry (@MatthewPerry) March 31, 2022