Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming has taken to social media to respond to the rumors that the Die Hard star's ex Demi Moore had moved in with the couple to help take care of him.
It's been a tough time for Bruce and his family, with Emma revealing last month that the 67-year-old actor had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
The news came nearly a year after his family announced that he would be "stepping away" from acting after he was diagnosed with aphasia - a brain condition that results in individuals struggling to communicate.
Now, that The Sixth Sense actor's health is back under the spotlight, rumors have been flying around left, right, and center.
One such rumor is that Demi, who remained amicable with Bruce after their 2000 divorce, will be moving in with her former spouse and his current wife.
However, the short-lived speculation has been quashed by Emma, who took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, March 8, to refer to the story as "dumb," despite it apparently having come from a source.
Quoting the headline, "Demi Moore 'Moved In' With Ex Bruce Willis & And His Wife To Help Care For Him After Heartbreaking Dementia Diagnosis," Emma responded: "Let's nip this one in the bud. This is so dumb. Please stop."
It's been less than a month since Emma revealed Bruce's dementia diagnosis.
Taking to Instagram at the time, she shared with her followers: "Our family wanted to start by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce's original diagnosis.
"In the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing."
"Since we announced Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce's condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD)," she continued. "Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis."
"Bruce always believed in using his voice in the world to help others, and to raise awareness about important issues both publicly and privately," she said. "We know in our hearts that – if he could today — he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families."
"Bruce has always found joy in life – and has helped everyone he knows to do the same," Emma concluded. "It has meant the world to see that sense of care echoed back to him and to all of us. We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible."
Per the National Institutes of Heath, FTD can result in an individual behaving differently and experiencing issues communicating, walking and with their emotions.