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Rumer Willis reflected on the harsh reality of her father, Bruce Willis' mental decline in an emotional Father's Day post shared on Instagram on Sunday (June 15).
The 36-year-old drew upon Willis' worsening battle with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, citing a deep ache amid an inability to communicate with her dad like she used to on Father's Day.
"Today is hard, I feel a deep ache in my chest to talk to you and tell you everything I’m doing and what’s going on in my life. To hug you and ask you about life and your stories and struggles and successes. I wish I asked you more questions while you could still tell me about it all."
Rumer continued, explaining that her dad would not want her to be sad about his condition.
"But I know you wouldn’t want me to be sad today so I’ll try to just be grateful reminding myself how lucky I am that you’re my dad and that you’re still with me. I can still hold you and hug you and kiss your cheek and rub your head I can tell you stories."
The Die Hard actor's eldest daughter, whom he shares with ex-wife Demi Moore, also commented on how grateful Willis is to see her 2-year-old daughter, Louetta, whom she shares with her ex Derek Richard Thomas (per Page Six) despite the state of his health.
"I can watch the way your eyes light up when you see Louetta. I will be grateful for every moment I have with you. I love you so much dad happy Father’s Day."
See Rumer's emotional Father's Day tribute to dad Bruce Willis below.