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Emma Heming Willis Stresses the Importance of Supporting Caregivers Amid Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy’s Deaths
Emma Heming Willis is using her platform to highlight the crucial role of caregivers following the tragic passing of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Hackman.
On Monday, March 10, the Make Time Wellness founder and wife of Bruce Willis took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message about the often-overlooked needs of caregivers.
“This isn’t something I would typically comment on, but I truly believe there’s something to learn from this story,” Heming Willis, 46, expressed in her video. She reflected on the shocking deaths of Hackman, 95, and Betsy, 65, who were found in their New Mexico home on February 26.
“It’s made me think of a bigger issue: caregivers need care too. They are vital, and it’s essential that we show up for them so they can continue showing up for their loved ones,” she emphasized.
Heming Willis went on to challenge the common misconception that caregivers have everything under control. “People assume that caregivers have it all figured out. That they’re managing just fine. I don’t believe that. We need to support them so they can keep supporting their loved ones,” she said.
She reinforced her message in the caption, writing: “Caregivers need care too. Period. Full stop. #supportcaregivers.”
The Shocking Details Behind Gene and Betsy Hackman’s Deaths
Authorities confirmed that Hackman passed away due to complications from severe heart disease, high blood pressure, and advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Reports suggest he may have been alone with Betsy’s body for several days before his death. Medical examiners noted the last activity from Hackman’s pacemaker was recorded on February 17, leading them to believe he passed the following day. Despite no food in his stomach at the time of his death, signs of dehydration were absent.
Betsy Hackman’s cause of death was identified as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare and severe respiratory disease transmitted through exposure to rodent droppings, urine, or saliva. Investigators discovered that her last known communication was an email sent on February 11.
Emma Heming Willis’s Advocacy for Caregivers
Heming Willis, who married Bruce Willis in 2009 and shares two daughters with him, has been a passionate advocate for caregivers, particularly since her husband’s dementia diagnosis.
In March 2022, the Willis family revealed that Bruce had been diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder that forced him to step away from acting. A year later, Heming Willis confirmed that his condition had progressed to frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a neurodegenerative disease that causes brain atrophy in the frontal and temporal lobes.
Since then, she has dedicated herself to raising awareness about FTD and advocating for better caregiver support. Her upcoming book, The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path, is set to be released on September 9 as a resource for those navigating the caregiving journey.
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