{"id":122204,"date":"2025-11-07T03:10:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T03:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/122204\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T03:10:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T03:10:11","slug":"bruce-willis-wife-emma-heming-willis-and-ex-demi-moore-attend-fundraiser-concert-held-in-his-honour-amid-his-health-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/122204\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis and ex Demi Moore attend fundraiser concert held in his honour amid his health battle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bruce Willis’<\/a> wife Emma Heming Willis<\/a> and his ex-wife Demi Moore<\/a> put on a united front at a special event in New York this week for the Hollywood star, amid his health battle.<\/p>\n

Die Hard and The Sixth Sense star Bruce, \ufeff70, is battling frontotemporal dementia and is living in a seperate home from family with full-time carers.<\/p>\n

Emma, 47, and Demi, 62, \ufeffattended an intimate concert evening that helped raise funds for a frontotemporal dementia nonprofit, according to People<\/a>, with the likes of Keith Richards performing and some celebrity guests in attendance.<\/p>\n

Watch the videos above.<\/p>\n

\"BruceBruce Willis’ wife Emma and ex Demi Moore attended a fundraiser concert held in his honour this week. (FilmMagic)<\/p>\n

Iconic artist Norah Jones also performed during the evening, held in his honour, put on by Soho Sessions.<\/p>\n

\ufeffIn a speech, per People, Emma told the crowd and guests that Bruce was there with them “in spirit”.<\/p>\n

“I honestly wish Bruce could be here, but he’s here in spirit,” she said, thanking guests.<\/p>\n

She added to the publication: “Bruce would have loved this. He always loved live music. [He’d be excited to see] all of them, because all of them are, you know, his friends.”\ufeff<\/p>\n

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\"DemiDemi Moore is his ex-wife and was also at the event to show her support for him amid his battle. (Instagram)\"Emma“I honestly wish Bruce could be here, but he’s here in spirit,” Emma said. (Instagram)<\/p>\n

Bruce was \ufeffdiagnosed with aphasia in 2022, before being additionally diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).<\/a><\/p>\n

Five months ago, Demi helped Emma celebrate her birthday amid his battle, with their families coming together for celebrations. \ufeffThey both share children with the Hollywood great.<\/p>\n

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The news of his diagnosis shocked the world as his family put on a united front.<\/a><\/p>\n

In March 2022, his family shared a heartbreaking statement saying that the actor was quitting Hollywood and “stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him”.<\/p>\n

\"RumerThe news of his diagnosis shocked the world as his family put on a united front. (Getty via CNN)<\/p>\n

“This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support,” they said.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

\"Bruce<\/a><\/p>\n

Bruce Willis seen in heartwarming snap with granddaughter<\/p>\n

“As Bruce always says, ‘live it up’ and together we plan to do just that.”<\/p>\n

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