Bruce Willis' daughter Scout praised for sharing 'pure and real moment' with her dad amid dementia battle

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By James Kay

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Scout LaRue Willis has been praised for sharing a "pure and real moment" with her dad Bruce Willis as she posted an end-of-year recap.

In February, the Willis family revealed that the legendary Die Hard star had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, following an aphasia diagnosis in 2022.

Emma Heming Willis provided further details on her husband's condition, acknowledging the challenges they faced and expressing relief at having a clear diagnosis.

Addressing Bruce's fans, she said: "Bruce has always believed in using his voice to help others, and to raise awareness about important issues. Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible."

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Bruce's family have been incredibly supportive since his diagnosis. Credit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty

The family have rallied around Bruce in the time since his diagnosis, and have often shared images of the family gathering together for special occasions.

To mark the end of the year and to welcome in 2024, Bruce's daughter Scout LaRue, who he shares with his ex-wife Demi Moore, shared a series of images on Instagram, which included a moment with her father.

The image shows Scout with her head on Bruce's chest as he strokes her hair, which resonated with a lot of fans.

One person commented: "The pure and real moment between you and your dad is precious. I hope you have many more of them."

A second person added: "You seem like a wonderful daughter and I hope my daughter ends up the same," while a third said: "Love the picture of you and your dad."

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At the end of December, Emma celebrated 16 years of marriage with her husband. The 45-year-old marked the occasion by sharing cherished moments from a tropical getaway, including intimate snapshots of the couple kissing and embracing.

Reflecting on their journey together, Emma captioned the photos: "16 years with this special man. My love and adoration for him only grows."

The couple first crossed paths in 2007, three years after Bruce's separation from Brooke Burns. Making one of their initial public appearances at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2008, they showcased their love during the premiere of Bruce's film What Just Happened?

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Credit: Emma Heming Willis/Instagram

The duo exchanged vows in a picturesque ceremony in Turks and Caicos on March 21, 2009, and later welcomed two daughters, Evelyn and Mabel, aged nine and 11, respectively.

Emma also took to her Instagram Story to express her amazement at the passage of time, posting the heartwarming pictures with the caption: "16 years together?! Lord where did the time go" and adding "Sweet 16" against a snapshot of her kissing her spouse.

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