Hollywood actor Bruce Willis, who became famous worldwide with the “Die Hard” series, announced in 2022 that he was suffering from aphasia and later confirmed with frontotemporal dementia, causing great concern among the public. Now, it is reported that his ex-wife, Demi Moore, felt disappointed that the Oscar Honorary Award was given to Tom Cruise instead of Bruce Willis. She had hoped that Bruce Willis, in a better physical condition, would personally take the stage to receive this award.
70-year-old Bruce Willis rose to fame in his early years with the “Die Hard” series of movies, establishing himself as a Hollywood action superstar. His notable action film repertoire also includes “Armageddon” and “The Fifth Element.” Unfortunately, three years ago, he was diagnosed with aphasia followed by untreatable frontotemporal dementia, leading to his official retirement from the film industry.
According to an exclusive report from the celebrity gossip publication “Radar Online,” despite being a box office favorite for decades, Bruce Willis has yet to receive recognition from the Oscars, leaving his family, led by his ex-wife Demi Moore, increasingly disheartened. They believe that with Bruce’s declining health, time is running out for him to be honored.
Reportedly, Demi Moore and the three daughters she shares with Bruce are closely monitoring the situation, fearing they may miss the opportune moment. “They believe Bruce’s contributions to modern cinema should not go unnoticed, and any further delays may be too late,” the report mentioned.
While Demi Moore herself also aspires to receive Oscar recognition, especially after narrowly missing out on the award for her lead role in “The Substance” last year, she is currently focusing all attention on her former husband, hoping the Academy will present him with an honorary award while he is still able to stand and accept it.
However, the Oscar ultimately chose to award Tom Cruise in recognition of his contributions to action films, leaving Demi Moore feeling greatly disappointed.
An insider mentioned, “Tom Cruise’s revival of audiences at the theaters with ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ was commendable. As opposed to that, it is evidently unfair given Bruce’s withdrawal from the industry.”
Bruce Willis’s last film, “Soul Assassin,” was released in 2023, where he portrayed a military company executive. Demi Moore believes that Bruce Willis, with this classic role and influence, deserves recognition from the Academy.
Despite recent reports from multiple foreign media outlets stating that Bruce Willis can no longer speak, read, or walk, and the possibility of his return to acting is nearly zero, his current wife, Emma Heming, remains optimistic. Last year, Emma Heming celebrated her 15th wedding anniversary with Bruce Willis on Instagram. In the intimate photo shared, Bruce Willis looked spirited and not like a sick person, appearing happy and content with his wife.
Bruce Willis has maintained a friendly relationship with his ex-wife Demi Moore, having a “goodbye but still friends” approach. Their daughters, Tallulah and Scout Willis, who live with Demi Moore, shared heartwarming Thanksgiving moments with their father on Instagram at the end of last year.