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

Bruce Willis made a rare public appearance to thank first responders tackling the ongoing Los Angeles fires. In a video posted by his wife, Emma Heming (46), the Die Hard star, who is battling dementia, was filmed shaking hands with LAPD responders and posing for a photo with them.

Retired actor Bruce Willis was filmed warmly greeting LAPD officers on Thursday as he continues to battle dementia.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emma Heming Willis (@emmahemingwillis) Bruce Willis retired from acting in 2022 after he was diagnosed with aphasia and then frontotemporal dementia.

Bruce Willis and his wife, Emma Heming Willis, took a rare public step Thursday to go out and thank first responders battling the wildfires in L.A. that have destroyed entire neighborhoods across the city.

Demi Moore is reportedly making her ex-husband Bruce Willis' 'peace and comfort' her 'central mission' as he continues his battle with frontotemporal dementia

The retired actor, 69, who has brain disorder aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), was filmed warmly greeting LAPD officers in a clip shared by his proud wife Emma Heming, 46 on Thursday.

Bruce Willis was seen being driven around California as he took in the damage caused by the wildfires in the area.

Bruce Willis was spotted being driven by his driver around the San Fernando Valley neighborhood. The sighting comes after certain areas in California were impacted by the wildfires

The Hollywood legend, who is battling frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, occupied a passenger seat while driving through the San Fernando Valley

Demi Moore is prioritizing spending time with Bruce Willis amid his FTD and aphasia diagnoses - and while he is unable to communicate, she believes she is 'making a difference'

On Sunday afternoon, I ventured behind the LAPD, LAFD, and National Guard lines to visit this embattled town, including my