A look at Bruce Willis through the years, from action icon to his life today after retiring from acting. Check out photos of the star here.
Bruce Willis is widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s most iconic action stars, best known for anchoring the blockbuster Die Hard franchise. The series, which launched in 1988, produced six films and cemented Bruce as the definitive John McClane — the quick-witted New York cop who finds himself battling danger in increasingly high-stakes situations. Beyond Die Hard, Willis built a decades-long career that spans comedies, thrillers, sci-fi classics, and award-winning dramas, making him one of the most versatile and recognizable actors of his generation.
Off-screen, Bruce has long been known as a devoted family man. He married Demi Moore in 1987, and the two share three daughters — Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah. Although they divorced in 2000, the pair remained close and continued to co-parent while maintaining a blended family dynamic. In 2009, Bruce married Emma Heming Willis, with whom he has two daughters, Mabel and Evelyn.
In 2022, Bruce retired from acting following a diagnosis of aphasia, and the following year, his family revealed he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In recent updates, his daughter Rumer shared that although living with FTD has been challenging, she still sees “a spark of him” and feels the love when she’s with him.
Scroll through the gallery to see photos of Bruce Willis over the years.
Bruce Willis At Lunch
Bruce Willis Out In Brentwood
Bruce Willis Shops At Fred Segal
Bruce Willis At An LA Pharmacy
Bruce Willis At The Jazz Foundation Of America’s Event
Bruce Willis At Comedy Central’s Roast
Bruce Willis At Room To Grow’s Annual Spring Benefit
Bruce Willis in ‘A Good Day To Die Hard’
Bruce Willis & Emma Willis Out & About With Daughter Mabel
Bruce Willis & Emma Willis at ‘Motherless Brooklyn’ Premiere
Bruce Willis & Emma Willis at ‘Glass’ Premiere
Bruce Willis & Rumer Willis at 2017 GM Ten Fashion Show
Bruce Willis Poses with Emma Willis at His Comedy Central Roast
Bruce Willis at Philadelphia Phillies Game
Bruce Willis Supports Demi Moore at ‘Flawless’ Screening
Rummer, Bruce & Emma Willis at ‘The Expendables’ Premiere
Bruce & Rumer Willis at ‘Red’ Premiere
Bruce, Rumer & Emma Willis at ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ Premiere
Demi Moore & Bruce Willis at an Event in 1990
Bruce Willis & Demi Moore at ‘Sibling Rivalry’ Premiere
Bruce Willis’ Birthday
