Bruce Willis’ wife has revealed the return of a childhood stutter was the first symptom of his dementia. The Die Hard actor, 69, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) last year which came after he retired from acting in 2022 due to aphasia.

Emma Heming Willis says that the initial warning signs were easy to overlook because of another condition the “Die Hard” star has had since childhood.

Hollywood icon Bruce Willis faces a battle with frontotemporal dementia, with early signs of the disease initially overlooked.

People with FTD can live with the disease for years, but there is no cure and sufferers face an increased risk of falls, infections and diseases including pneumonia, which can be fatal.

The first sign of actor Bruce Willis' frontotemporal dementia was his language, however it was dismissed due to his ongoing struggle with a stutter.

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, has spoken out about the moment she and his family first realised that the actor was struggling with his health