Bruce Willis‘ daughter, Rumer Willis, wants to do everything she can to protect her ailing father’s Hollywood film legacy. So she has made herself a promise to carry on the Willis torch by becoming a successful film star, one who will make her legendary father proud.
Rumer Willis already has the luck of carrying the genes of two of Hollywood’s finest with her dad, Bruce Willis, and mom Demi Moore. As fans know, Bruce was tragically diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) in 2023, a cruel, progressive disease that impacts speech, memory, and behavior.
Sadly, there is no cure for FTD, and Bruce Willis’ health continues to decline rapidly. This makes Rumer’s goals even more important to her. Sources tell RadarOnline.com that Rumer is ready to follow in her dad’s footsteps in the gritty new Western Trail of Vengeance. She is also determined to prove to her family that she has the same gritty attitude that made her father a Hollywood legend.
“When I’m on the sets, I was like, ‘Listen, you need to show me how to make this look good. Because I’ve got a big-time legacy right here to make sure that I live up to. So none of this, like, sissy stuff,” Rumer states.
Rumer Willis Hell-Bent On Watching Her Film Alongside Dad, Bruce Willis
As for Bruce’s current health update, Rumer claims that he is currently doing well. However, she is aware that it could change at any moment, making it all more important to her to keep her word.
“This is a beautiful gesture, and whether Bruce can acknowledge it or not, he would be proud that his daughter is honoring him and his legacy this way,” one fan comments.
Rumer and her sisters, Tallulah and Scout, plan to spend Father’s Day by Bruce’s side. It has been a challenging year for Bruce Willis’ family. As previously reported, there is some tension brewing among his family members.
Bruce Willis’ inner circle is fuming over his wife Emma Heming’s new memoir, The Unexpected Journey. Insiders claim family and close friends are seriously unhappy with how much she’s spilling about Bruce’s private health battle. Details they feel Bruce would feel the Die Hard legend would be devastated to see exposed publicly.
The book is set for release in September. Insiders say his daughters, in particular, feel blindsided and hurt. Up until now, they’ve faced this heartbreaking chapter side by side. It would be a shame for that to change now.
Many hope Bruce Willis’ loved ones can put the drama aside. They want to see them continue to focus on what really matters, cherishing their time together as a family. As for Rumer’s dream of following in her dad’s legendary footsteps, those close to Bruce say one thing’s for sure. Nothing would make him prouder than watching his kids chase their dreams. No matter which path they choose.
