After her famous husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with aphasia in April, Emma Heming, who is married to Bruce Willis, has spoken about her “paralyzing sadness.”
The Die Hard actor’s family issued a statement in which they revealed his shocking condition, and the 44-year-old actress stated that she has been on a voyage of “self-discovery” ever since the announcement. On Tuesday, which is National Grief Awareness Day, Emma disclosed that she has discovered new interests to keep her mind diverted while she is grieving.
Emma penned the following caption alongside a video that she uploaded to Instagram in which she was seen participating in activities such as gardening, playing tennis, and working out “This past summer was one of self-discovery for me as I tried new things, broke out of my comfort zone, and kept myself physically active.
She continued by saying, “My sadness may be paralyzing but I’m learning how to live beside it,” before divulging the guidance that her stepdaughter, Scout Willis, had given her. “My grief can be paralyzing but I’m learning how to live alongside it.”
In her words: “My stepdaughter @scoutlaruewillis explained to me that grieving is the most profound and unadulterated form of love there is. I really hope that is a source of solace for you as well.”
One of the first people to respond to Emma’s article was Scout, who wrote back as follows: “This is such a stunning example! I’m very proud of you, I love you so much!!!” A good many of Emma’s fans looked to be at a loss for words, as evidenced by the comments they left consisting of broken heart emojis.
Emma is the father of the 67-year-old actor’s daughters Mabel, ten, and Evelyn, eight. Following the shocking diagnosis of aphasia that he received, Emma, his ex-wife Demi Moore, and their daughters Rumer, 34, Scout, 31, and Tallulah, 28, announced that the actor would be retiring from acting. Emma and the actor share custody of the children.
Aphasia is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to talk, read, understand, and write. Aphasia is most typically found in adults who are 65 years old or older.
The following is an excerpt from the statement: “To the wonderful people who are Bruce’s supporters, our family wanted to let you know that our dearly loved Bruce has been dealing with some health problems and was just recently given a diagnosis of aphasia, which is having an effect on his cognitive abilities. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
“As a direct consequence of this, and after giving it a great deal of thought, Bruce has decided to walk away from the career that has meant so much to him. Our family is going through a tremendously difficult time right now, and we cannot express how much we appreciate all of the love, compassion, and support that you continue to show us.”
