Bruce Willis is celebrating his 69th birthday surrounded by his family members, making it a special milestone in the actor's life after he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia just one year prior. The "Die Hard" star's oldest daughters, wife and ex-wife took to social media to celebrate his birthday.
"Oh Daddio, to be loved by you is such a gift," Willis' oldest daughter, Rumer, wrote on Instagram. "You are the funniest, most tender, charming, out of this world silly talented and magical papa. Looking through these photos this morning I am just filled with the deepest gratitude that we chose to spend this life together." She continued, "I am your first baby and man sometimes I wish I could be tiny enough to just cozy up on your chest again and laugh and cuddle you. I love you so deep in my bones I don’t know how my muscles hold them. You are the greatest papa I could ever hope for. Thank you for your generosity, your silliness and heart. Lou [Rumer's daughter] loves you so big."
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Willis' daughter, Scout, also shared a sweet tribute to her father on Instagram. "Wild how so little has changed even though so much has changed. My dad is one of my best friends, perhaps now on a deeper level than ever honestly. I cherish his affection and the immense freedom with which he’s always loved us." She continued, "A tender, moody, beautiful, very Piscean man, whose depth of love for his family can only be felt, not articulated. Any words I use would be woefully inadequate. So instead I want to say thank you for loving my papa, thank you for sharing your stories of what he means to you, it’s such a gift to feel your love. Happy, happy birthday to the GOAT."
Bruce's wife, Emma, who married the actor in 2009 and shares two young daughters with him, shared a sweet message for his birthday. "Just like you, we simply adore him," she wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of Bruce holding one of his daughters. "What you might not know, but maybe you could imagine, that being wrapped in his arms is the safest place in this whole wide world. He’s a true gentle-man. With so much love to give and share. That’s what I get to see, his true core. I can tell you, it’s so pure and ever so good. Happy Birthday my love. You are the gift that keeps giving." Bruce's ex-wife, Demi Moore, whom he was married to from 1987 to 2000 and have remained close throughout the years, also shared a tribute to Willis on his special day. "Happy birthday, BW! We love you and are so grateful for you," Moore wrote alongside a recent photo of the pair.
In 2022, Willis announced that he would be stepping away from Hollywood after being diagnosed with aphasia that later progressed to frontotemporal dementia. His family shares occasional updates of the actor as they navigate the good and the bad moments that come along with dementia.
