Scout Willis stepped out in Los Angeles on Thursday, just hours after her family announced that her father Bruce Willis, 67, has dementia.
The 31-year-old music artist put on a brave face as she ran errands while wearing green leggings, a faded leather motorcycle jacket and a cute fluffy brown hat with ears.
She remained demure as she shielded her eyes with a pair of square brown sunglasses with dark lenses.
The actress, whose mother is entertainment icon Demi Moore, received a surge of support from her friends on social media after posting “painful” news about her father in a joint statement from their family.
Scout got her famous sisters – Rumer and Tallulah – to express her gratitude as she shared a selfie with the message: “I’m feeling emotionally tired and a little bit overwhelmed but also very impressed by the love so many people feel for me have dad.”
Out and about: Scout Willis was spotted in flared and cropped green yoga pants in Los Angeles on Thursday
Scout got her famous sisters – Rumer and Tallulah – to express her gratitude as she shared a selfie with the message: “I’m feeling emotionally tired and a little bit overwhelmed but also very impressed by the love so many people feel for me have dad.”
Tallulah, 29, responded by writing, “Second, this scouter feels the abundant love for our husband and family.”
Elder Rumer, 34, responded by saying, “I am third to this Scouter and Buusk and I feel so deeply grateful and in awe of the love for our sweet daddio.”
Liv Tyler was among her famous friends who supported her and the actress sent her “so much love” in the comments section.
Scout, Bruce and Demi’s middle child, along with her family, told fans the actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) less than a year after he retired from acting due to his battle with a brain disorder called aphasia had withdrawn.
The Hollywood icon retired from acting last year as he began his battle with the illness that was causing his language skills to deteriorate – and now his condition has “progressed,” according to a joint statement from his family on Thursday.
FTD affects the lobes of the brain behind the forehead that deal with behavior, problem-solving, planning, and emotions — with symptoms such as personality changes, obsessive behavior, and difficulty speaking.
The statement released on the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration website by his wife Emma Heming, ex-wife Demi and five daughters read: “Our family first wanted to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and wonderful stories to the Expressing what we’ve all received since we shared Bruce’s original diagnosis.
“With that in mind, we wanted to give you an update on our beloved husband, father and friend as we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing.”
Going strong: The 31-year-old music artist put on a brave face after it was revealed that her father Bruce Willis, 67, has dementia
“Since we announced Bruce’s aphasia diagnosis in Spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has improved and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD).
“Unfortunately, communication difficulties are just a symptom of the illness Bruce is facing. While it’s painful, it’s a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.
“FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can affect anyone. In people under the age of 60, FTD is the most common form of dementia, and since it can take years to diagnose, FTD is probably much more common than we know.
“Today, there are no treatment options for the disease, a reality that we hope will change in the years to come. We hope media attention can focus on shedding light on this disease, which requires far more awareness and research as Bruce’s condition progresses.
“Bruce has always believed in using his voice in the world to help others and raise awareness of important issues both publicly and privately.
“We know in our hearts that if he could today, he would want to respond by bringing global awareness and a connection with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it affects so many people and their families.
“Ours is just a family with a loved one suffering from FTD and we encourage others affected by it to seek the wealth of information and support that is available through AFTD (@theaftd, theaftd.org).
“And for those of you who have been fortunate enough not to have had personal experience with FTD, we hope you will take the time to learn more about it and support AFTD’s mission in any way you can.”
Devastating: Bruce Willis’ family have revealed the actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) – less than a year after he retired from acting due to his battle with a brain disorder, aphasia
The statement was signed by Emma, Demi and his daughters Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn.
Willis shares Rumer, 34, Scout, 31, and Tallulah, 29, with Moore, 60, who he was married to from 1987 to 2000. He also has two daughters, Mabel, 10, and Evelyn, 8, with his wife Emma, 44.
Bruce’s blended family released a joint statement in late March announcing that he was “retiring from the career that has meant so much to him.”
The statement revealed that he “has had some health issues and was recently diagnosed with aphasia, which is affecting his cognitive abilities.”
Bruce Willis’ family said the star’s condition was “progressive”. FTD affects the brain lobes behind the forehead that deal with behavior, problem solving, planning and emotions (pictured with LR wife Emma Heming, ex-wife Demi Moore and daughters Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, Evelyn and Rumer)
WHAT IS FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA?
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affects the brain lobes behind the forehead that deal with behavior, problem solving, planning, and emotions.
The left temporal lobe is involved in the meaning of words and the names of objects.
The right recognizes faces and familiar objects.
FTD occurs when nerve cells in these lobes die and the pathways of connection change.
The symptoms differ only from the memory loss that accompanies Alzheimer’s disease.
This can include:
- personality changes, e.g. B. tactless, disinterested in others, and unsympathetic
- Repetitive and compulsive movements, such as B. the continued use of certain phrases, hoarding and obsession with timekeeping
- Cravings for junk food and forgetting about table manners
- Speech difficulties, including slow speech, grammatical errors, and asking about the meaning of familiar words like “bread.”
FTD is rare, accounting for less than five percent of all dementia cases.
However, it is one of the most common forms of the disease in people under the age of 65.
Those affected are usually between 45 and 65 years old at the time of diagnosis.
The rate at which FTD progresses varies widely, with life expectancy ranging from two years to more than 10 years after diagnosis.
As it progresses and more parts of the brain become damaged, symptoms often resemble those of late-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
This can include memory loss and patients who rely on others to care for them.
About 10 to 20 percent of FTD sufferers also have a motor disorder that affects their movement.
This can cause twitching, stiffness, slow movements, and loss of balance or coordination.
In later stages, such patients may have difficulty swallowing.
About a third of FTD patients have a family history of dementia.
And the condition is often caused by an inherited faulty gene from a patient’s parent.
Treatment focuses on helping a person live a good life by relieving their symptoms.
This may include counseling or a speech and language therapist.
Source: Alzheimer’s Society