Bruce Willis' family announced he would step away from acting in 2022; the actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023

"Bruce never missed a chance to show his gratitude with a heartfelt handshake," the actor's wife Emma Heming says.

Last month, Bruce's ex-wife, Demi Moore, gave an update on his well-being amid his battle with dementia. In an interview with CNN, the 62-year-old actress explained that the actor is "in a very stable place," but it hasn't been easy watching him struggle.

Bruce Willis has been facing a major change in his life after being diagnosed with aphasia, a neurological disorder that affects communication skills. This diagnosis le

In a recent Instagram post shared by his wife, Emma Heming Willis, Bruce Willis speaks with Los Angeles Police officers and shakes their hands.

Bruce Willis retired from acting in 2022 and was then diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. He's rarely been seen in public since then.

Willis was diagnosed first with aphasia -- a condition where the brain's ability to understand or express language is impaired, according to the National Institutes of Health -- in 2022 before receiving an additional diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia in 2023, according to his family.

Bruce Willis made a rare outing, taking time to thank first responders. Willis, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2023, was photographed shaking hands with Los Angeles Police Department officers, CNN reported.