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Bruce Willis speaks for first time in new video 1 month after his dementia diagnosis at 68th birthday party with family
BRUCE Willis has spoken for the first time since his dementia diagnosis in a new video celebrating his 68th birthday with family.
The prolific actor has been keeping a low profile since his dementia diagnosis became public.
On Sunday, Demi, 60, took to Instagram to share a video from a family celebration of Bruce’s birthday.
His current wife Emma and daughters Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah were all present for the party along with a few other guests.
In the clip, the entire group – including the Die Hard actor – sang Happy Birthday.
He appeared to be in good spirits, singing at least a few words to the song, chatting with other revelers, and blowing out the candles on his birthday pie.
As everyone sang, he smiled, talked, and made hand gestures.
At one point, he appeared to stumble slightly, perhaps simply losing his footing.
He stumbled a bit again after giving a major effort to blow out the few candles stuck inside the pie.
The entire family had a little chuckle at the moment – Bruce included.
After the song concluded, everyone shouted: “Hip Hip Hooray.”
The actor made a lassoing motion with his hands and even shouted “hooray at one point.”
He was then embraced and kissed by a few folks present for the sweet little bash.
Demi captioned the post: “Happy birthday, BW! So glad we could celebrate you today. Love you and love our family. Thank you to everyone for the love and warm wishes — we all feel them.”
While fans were thrilled to get a rare glimpse at Bruce in this capacity, there was some level of concern from his longtime fans after spotting a subtle detail in the video.
Bruce appeared to be missing one of his front teeth.
It is not clear why and seems unlikely the family will explain.
The Die Hard star smiled throughout the clip, revealing a missing tooth[/caption]
It’s unclear how he lost or chipped the tooth and it’s unlikely fans will get an answer[/caption]
FANS REACT
The comments were a mix of concern and support.
Actress Rosario Dawson commented: “Happy Birthday Bruce! Blessings to your and the family.”
Another commenter wrote: “Always one of the coolest guys ever! Happy birthday Bruce!”
One fan noted: “Even the slightest thing is the BIGGEST thing! Usually, when a person is suffering from frontotemporal dementia they don’t remember the significance of blowing out the candle. And he did it without being told to. He even commented on the dog. He was definitely lucid and a participant at the moment. I am so glad to see this! Happy Birthday, Bruce!”
Another comment read: “One of the best! Thank you for letting us share a very personal journey!! A fan forever!”
Someone else chimed in: “That’s sooo heartwarming.”
A fifth fan commented: “What an emotional moment [thanks] for sharing Demi we love you and your family.”
Another fan wrote: “Could watch this over and over again … there’s nothing better than this … the decision to make your blended family a priority is what family dreams are made of! We love you, Bruce.”
One commenter pointed out: “Bruce is missing a tooth.”
SO SWEET
Earlier this month, Bruce’s wife Emma shared a sweet video of her husband weeks after it was confirmed that he was battling frontotemporal dementia.
In the short video, the Die Hard actor is wearing a white T-shirt and a black puffer jacket as he praises his wife of almost 14 years.
Reciting a line from the magazine, Bruce said: “USA Weekly interview with Emma-Heming Willis, founder and CEO of Cocobaba.”
“How about it?” Emma asked as Bruce replied proudly: “How ’bout it? I’m crazy about it!”
Emma captioned her post: “What’s this new memory thingy on IG!? OMG my biggest fan. I’m in love with him.”
Earlier this week, Emma gave a heartbreaking update on how she is dealing with Bruce’s diagnosis of “untreatable” frontotemporal dementia.
Posting a photo of herself sharing a hug with a dementia specialist called Teepa Snow, Emma wrote: “I’m grateful I had the opportunity to work with @teepasnows_pac who has helped me add to my dementia care toolbox.
“She’s a loving, compassionate, and skilled leader in this space who navigates herself with pure empathy. She’s a gift.
“Head to the link in my bio as her website has a wealth of caregiving information you might find useful too.”
Teepa commented on her post and wrote: “@emmahemingwillis has done an absolutely remarkable job of providing the right support for Bruce as his abilities have changed and created a safe space and life that continues to provide him with what he needs to live well.
“Frontal temporal dementia is never easy but with the right programming and support, it truly is possible to continue living life.
“Congrats to Emma and their entire family for their very very hard work and dedication. It is truly remarkable!”
Father-of-five Bruce quit acting last year after being diagnosed with aphasia – a condition that affects speech and language – which has now sadly “progressed.”
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the most common form of dementia in people under 60 and symptoms include personality changes, obsessive behavior, and speaking difficulties.
RUMER’S REVEAL
The actor’s daughter Rumer, 34, whom he shares with Demi, shared the heartbreaking news about her father’s diagnosis on Instagram.
In her post, she explained that Bruce’s condition was sadly “not treatable” and “has progressed.”
It read: “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.”
The statement went on to detail the “painful” disease the Pulp Fiction star is facing.
“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).
“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.
“To read our full statement and learn more about this disease please go to the link in our bio,” she closed, signing off as the “Ladies of Willis/Moore.”
Aphasia is a medical condition that causes patients to struggle to understand language and communicate effectively.
It typically comes on after a stroke or head injury but can also be related to disease or a brain tumor causing degenerative damage.
Those battling aphasia typically have an “expressive” or “receptive” form of the disease.
“Expressive” aphasia is when people find it very difficult to find and say the right words, although they probably know exactly what they want to say.
“Receptive” aphasia, meanwhile, is when someone is able to speak well and use long sentences, but what they say may not make sense.
As for Frontotemporal Degeneration, according to a continued statement from the family on the website of the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration: “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone. For people under 60, FTD is the most common form of dementia, and because getting the diagnosis can take years, FTD is likely much more prevalent than we know.
“Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead. As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.
“Bruce always believed in using his voice in the world to help others and to raise awareness about important issues both publicly and privately. We know in our hearts that – if he could today — he would want to respond by bringing global attention and connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families.”
Prior to this video, fans had heard nothing from the actor himself, only his family[/caption]
Bruce is a prolific actor and his diagnosis hit his family and friends – as well as fans – hard[/caption]
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Schoolboy, 14, dubbed ‘El Chapito’, arrested after eight people shot dead at family birthday party
A BOY of 14 has been arrested in connection with a birthday party massacre that saw eight killed and seven hurt, including children.
The young teen, nicknamed “El Chapito”, allegedly rode up to the family celebration on a motorbike and opened fire on the attendees in Mexico City on January 22.
Eight other members of the gang were arrested alongside ‘El Chapito’[/caption]
Notorious drug kingpin “El Chapo” on his way to the US following his capture in 2017[/caption]
The boy – who has not been identified – was arrested with an alleged accomplice, known as “El Ñoño”, Mexico officials reported on Thursday.
The killing spree took place in the low-income neighbourhood of Chimalhuacan in Mexico City, while a party was taking place.
The attackers killed eight people and injured five adults and two children, including a 3-year-old.
The federal police have also arrested seven of members of the same gang on drug-related charges in a swooping 12-hour sting operation in the suburbs of Mexico city last weekend.
The motive behind the birthday party killings has not yet been disclosed, but drug cartels in Mexico are known for carrying out contract killings or inflicting ruthless retribution on rivals and enemies.
Child killers are not uncommon in Mexico, which is still reeling from news of the crimes of “El Ponchis”.
The 14-year-old, known only as Edgar, admitted to participating in at least four decapitations in 2010.
However, the young boy claimed to have been kidnapped aged 11 and forced into committing the hideous crimes on behalf of the Cartel of the South Pacific.
For now, “El Chapito” has been transferred to a specialised criminal justice facility for adolescents.
The boy’s nickname is a reference to notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman – the former leader of the vicious Sinaloa cartel.
Guzman was arrested and extradited to the US in 2017. He was convicted in 2019 of charges including drug trafficking, money laundering and weapons-related offenses. He is now serving a life sentence in Colorado.
The drug lord’s son, Ovidio Guzman, was captured in a dramatic operation led by Mexican security forces in January.
His arrests sparked all-out-war as a wave of violence ripped across Sinaloa state. The army were forced onto the streets to fight rampaging drug cartel members.
At least 30 people were killed amid the bloody clashes between the military and cartel gunmen.
The news of the arrest of “El Chapito” comes as waves of gang violence rock Mexico and tourists are warned to avoid travel to the country.
Just as university students flock to Mexico for spring break, a surge of brutal slayings and kidnappings have been taking place leading many to abandon their trips.
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House hunters left stunned by detail in bedroom of ‘ideal family home’ that’s left them disgusted
A HOUSE on sale has left prospective buyers stunned by the strange layout of the master bedroom.
The three-bedroom property is described as an “ideal family home” boasting ocean views but the bedroom has left some people disgusted.
The two storey house is for sale[/caption]
The toilet presented no issues for the married couple who own it[/caption]
The room seems appealingly decorated but it’s the ensuite that’s causing people to do a double take.
Right at the end of the bed is a toilet, without any partition, and facing directly at whoever might be sharing the double bed.
While the shower has a partition, it doesn’t hide the toilet, leading to potentially awkward situations.
The house is on sale in the coastal town of Manyana in New South Wales, Australia and fetched £255,000 when it was last on the market.
Writer and editor Amber Robinson was first to point out the unusual design, sharing a photo of the room on Twitter.
“When did we start incorporating toilets into bedrooms,” she captioned her post.
“There are already three other toilets in the house. No reason whatsoever to need one in the master bedroom too.”
With no walls or doors to dividing the ensuite from the sleeping area, many have questioned how the room functions.
“So gross! Toilet aerosols where you sleep, plus sharing EVERYTHING with your significant other. And waking them to flush. Ugh,” one of Amber’s follower commented.
Another added: “I hate a toilet in a bathroom. I’ll never have one. No privacy. A toilet needs its own room. When did we start putting beds in bathrooms?”
A third simply said: “That is disgusting.”
The estate agent dealing with the sale Brendan Shipp from McGrath, admitted he was confused when he saw the layout noting
“It’s not normal but it’s not a negative thing, it’s a point of difference,” he told news.com.au.
He explained the design was not a trend but rather a decision by the homeowners to open up the space.
“The vendors wanted to open up the master bedroom and make it more free-flowing to get extra light,” he said.
“(For) the married couple that were there, there were no issues. They were married and knew each other’s secrets anyway.”
The two-storey home on a street The Wheelhouse is modernly designed with open-space living and ample storage.
The living area, dining area, kitchen, lounge and bedrooms are all located on the second floor, above two lockup garages, a second bathroom and laundry found on the ground level.
The listing listing went live on Tuesday night and six parties have inquired about the property.
Despite the unusual feature, it appears there is still a lot of interest in the newly renovated property.
It come after house for sale in Galesburg, Michigan, USA, also has a toilet in the master bedroom, catching the attention of baffled prospective buyers.
It claims to have “2.5” bathrooms, and thankfully, the two others have walls enclosed around them.
The floor plan of the property, which has attracted prospective buyers[/caption]