Bruce Willis' battle with aphasia has been 'hard' for his wife Emma Heming Willis
Bruce Willis' declining health has been tough on his wife of 12 years, Emma Heming Willis.
The 43-year-old model, who married the Die Hard star in 2009, is reportedly struggling with seeing the love of her life battle aphasia, according to People.
After the Willis family revealed the actor, 67, would be retiring, a source has claimed the diagnosis has been "hard" on Emma as it is "not easy seeing a spouse decline".
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Bruce Willis and Emma Heming married in 2009. WireImage
"Their girls are still so young too," the insider said of the couple's two daughters Evelyn, 7, and Mabel, 10. "Emma has to keep it together for them."
The source also says Emma is "working with several professionals" to help her husband and has "arranged for him to see the best doctors".
Willis' family members released a joint statement last week announcing the actor's retirement and revealing he has been battling aphasia.
"To Bruce's amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities," the statement read.
"As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him."
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"This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support," the statement continues.
"We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him. As Bruce always says, 'Live it up' and together we plan to do just that."
The post was signed by Emma, Willis' daughters Rumer Willis, Scout Willis, Tallulah Willis, Mabel Willis and Evelyn Willis, as well as his ex-wife Demi Moore.
According to the Mayo Clinic¸ aphasia is a condition which "robs you of the ability to communicate".
It can occur suddenly after a stroke or head injury or develop slowly from a growing brain tumour or disease.
