Bruce Willis: Die Hard actor pictured in rare snap two years after dementia diagnosis

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Bruce Willis in 2011.
Bruce Willis in 2011. Credit: Katy Winn/AP

Bruce Willis has been pictured in a sweet family snap two years after he was diagnosed with dementia.

The Die Hard star was pictured alongside his daughters — Tallulah and Scout — holding the sign: “Best Dad Ever.”

Tallulah wrote “grateful” alongside the photos she uploaded to Instagram to celebrate America’s Thanksgiving holiday.

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Friends and followers shared their love in the comments, saying it was great to see Willis smiling.

“Pure love. Holding your precious family in light and love,” one said.

Another follower wrote: “So loving, powerful and touching ❤️ thank you for sharing with us.”

Bruce Willis enjoys Thanksgiving with two of his daughters Scout and Tallulah
Bruce Willis enjoys Thanksgiving with two of his daughters Scout and Tallulah Credit: instagram/supplied

The rare photo of Willis comes two years after his family released a statement announcing that the beloved actor had been diagnosed with aphasia — a disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate.

A year later, they revealed the diagnosis had been upgraded to frontotemporal dementia — a disorder that occurs when nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain are lost, causing changes in behaviour, personality, language and movement.

In September, Demi Moore — who was married to Willis for 11 years and remains close to him — offered a rare glimpse into his health when she appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show.

Moore said she continued to spend significant time with Willis and his wife Emma Heming Willis.

Originally published on PerthNow

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