The Latest Breaking News from Bruce Willis

Rachel Peace, 30, shares what it is like to care for her mum Brenda, whose young-onset dementia has taken over her personality

Around 55 million people worldwide suffer from dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. Recently, the actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, a rare type of dementia that typically affects people ages 45 to 64. In contrast to Alzheimer’s, in which the major initial symptom is memory loss,…

Fans and followers of Hollywood icon Bruce Willis were shocked and saddened by the news of the actor’s diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, a rare form of dementia.

American actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family has announced.

Like the rest of the world, I learned Thursday that Bruce Willis — the man we all know from "Die Hard" and "Moonlighting" — has frontotemporal dementia. I caught my breath at the headline, but didn’t process the news until the quiet of night, as I was trying to fall…

The actor, who became close friends with the star during filming of blockbuster A Day to Die, has said the star’s fun-loving personality and devoted family mean he will manage with life.

A closer look at the disease, also known as FTD, that has changed the Die Hard star’s life

Jackie's wife Helen, 82, has had the illness since 2014, and has lost the ability to walk.

The revelation of the actor's dementia diagnosis inspired many to share their support and memories of his work

Racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart offered to talk to Bruce Willis and his family as his wife has been living with the same illness since 2014 following the actor's health update

There are no treatments to slow or stop the disease, but some interventions can help manage symptoms.