Emma Heming, Bruce Willis’ wife, made a trip down memory lane to wish their oldest daughter a happy birthday.
The Die Hard star married the model in 2009, and they have two children together, Mabel and Evelyn, as well as Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah from his previous marriage to Demi Moore.
The family has been through some difficult moments in recent years since learning that the 68-year-old has frontotemporal dementia, following an original diagnosis of aphasia.
To honour her 11th birthday, the mom-of-two took to Instagram and shared a tender montage video of the youngster, which included some endearing family moments.
‘Happy 11th Birthday Mabel Ray! Your energy is infectious. You can light a whole room with your smile and warmth,’ she penned alongside the clip.
‘How you love and care for your family and friends is beautiful to witness.
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‘Keep shining my love and always remember to #liveitup.’
Followers soon followed suit, leaving bday greetings for Mabel in the comments section.
‘Happy Birthday Mabel. Wishing you the best happy everything always,’ a fan said.
‘Happy happy birthday to your marvelous Mabel!!! Bet you guys will be having a dance or two! Sending so much love,’ another agreed.
An Instagram user replied: ‘Her and her papa.’
‘Happy B-day beautiful Mabel! Much health and peace in your life,’ one posted.
As a commenter added: ‘Happy birthday Mabel!! May this day be filled with joy.’
Bruce was identified with aphasia – a degenerative disease that impairs speaking and communication – last year.
His family, including Emma, Demi, and their children, issued a joint statement announcing that the Expendables star would be resigning from performing and moving away from the limelight to focus on his health.
In February, they provided an update, stating that his condition had ‘progressed’ and that he was now suffering from frontotemporal dementia.
‘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),’ they said at the time.
‘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.’
‘FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone,’ it continued. ‘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.’
