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 is showing his gratitude for the first responders in Los Angeles as several wildfires ripped through the city over the past week.

Bruce Willis made a rare outing in Los Angeles earlier this week amid his battle with dementia. The Hollywood veteran, who has maintained a low profile since his diagnosis, was spotted greeting first responders involved in fighting the deadly Pacific Palisades wildfires.

Amid the devastating wildfires in Southern California, Bruce Willis took time to thank first responders. The actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, posted a heartwarming video on Instagram on Thursday showing him shaking hands with members of the Los Angeles Police Department.

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, who has remained largely out of the spotlight after being diagnosed with FTD, shares rare video thanking first responders

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

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

In what’s believed to be his first public sighting since retiring from acting, Bruce Willis made sure to thank first responders battling the blazes in Los Angeles.

The retired actor — currently battling frontotemporal dementia — was seen in a rare video speaking with LA wildfire first responders.