Walter Bruce Willis is a retired American actor. He achieved fame with a leading role on the comedy-drama series Moonlighting and has appeared in over one hundred films, gaining recognition as an action hero for his portrayal of John McClane in the Die Hard franchise.

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Relatives

CategoryDetails
FatherDavid Willis
MotherMarlene Willis
SiblingsHe has one brother, Robert Willis.
SpousesDemi Moore (1987–2000), Emma Heming (2009–present)
ChildrenRumer Willis, Scout Willis, Tallulah Willis (daughters with Demi Moore), Mabel Ray Willis, Evelyn Penn Willis (daughters with Emma Heming)
GrandparentsHis paternal grandparents were from the Willis family (father's side). His maternal grandparents were from the Heming family (mother's side).
Notable RelativesRumer Willis (daughter, actress), Demi Moore (ex-wife, actress)

Personal Life Milestones

YearMilestone
1987Married actress Demi Moore.
1991Starred in the blockbuster film "Die Hard," establishing himself as an action movie icon.
2000Divorced Demi Moore.
2009Married model and actress Emma Heming.
2012Announced his retirement from action films after a diagnosis of aphasia, a language disorder.
2022Confirmed his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a degenerative brain disorder.

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Last modified: November 24, 2024