Terry Prone: Like others with dementia, Bruce Willis is being robbed of his dignity and privacy
Fame does not protect us from the reality that the person with dementia is the loser. Once diagnosed, they lose all of their rights, starting with the right to privacy
Having been diagnosed with dementia two years ago, the private circumstances of Bruce Willis’s deteriorating condition are now being publicised by members of his family. Picture: Instagram
The Bruce Willis Syndrome describes a 21st century activity: Friends and families of famous people suffering from dementia sharing pictures and stories about their decline. All in the name of love.
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