'Monumental highs and devastating lows': Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis' message amid health battle

Emma Heming Willis has shared a tribute to her husband Bruce Willis as they mark 16 years of marriage.

The former model shared a throwback snap of herself and the actor in the middle of an embrace on Instagram with the caption, "Today marks 16 years with the love of a lifetime.

"We've shared monumental highs and devastating lows, and through it all, we've built something timeless. I'm so deeply grateful for every chapter I've had with him – and all the ones we'll continue to write, in our language of unconditional love," she shared with a blue heart emoji.

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One of Willis' daughters with actress Demi Moore, Rumer Willis, shared a comment on the post.

"Love you Emma you are magic 321 and papa he loves you so much," the 36-year-old wrote.

The 46-year-old's comments come just two weeks after her powerful plea following Gene Hackman and his wife and caregiver Betsy Arakawa's tragic deaths.

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"So this is not something I would normally comment on, but I do really believe that there is some learning in this story," Heming Willis said of Hackman and Arakawa in a video on her Instagram.

"It's just made me think of this broader story, and that is that caregivers need care too and that they are vital, and that it is so important that we show up for them so that they can continue to show up for their person."

Heming Willis said there is a "common misconception" that caregivers "have it all figured out."

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"They've got it covered, they're good... I don't subscribe to that," she continued.

"We need to be showing up for them so they can continue to show up for their person."

She captioned her video, "Caregivers need care too. Period. Full stop. #supportcaregivers."

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Heming Willis has been the main caregiver for her husband Bruce, 70, since he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a progressive brain condition.

The action star permanently retired from acting in 2022, citing cognitive issues.

The pair wed in 2009 and share two daughters, Mabel and Evelyn.

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