Inspired by her father\u2019s bold and public battle with frontotemporal dementia, Tallulah Willis \u2013 the youngest of the Demi Moore and Bruce Willis clan \u2013 revealed a diagnosis of her own.<\/p>\n
Recently, the 30-year-old shared a sweet childhood moment of her dad carrying her on the red carpet, hinting that as an adult, she\u2019d received a surprising diagnosis.<\/p>\n
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\nTallulah, the youngest of three girls shared by Bruce Willis, 69, and his ex-wife Demi Moore, 61, shared a clip that shows her as a child, repeatedly playing with her father\u2019s head as he holds her in his arms while speaking with the media at a film premiere.<\/p>\n
Inviting dialogue from her 408,000 followers, Tallulah captions the March 15th clip, \u201ctell me your autistic without telling me your autistic [sic].\u201d<\/p>\n
Some users expressed love for the sweet moment in the clip, and others \u2013 familiar with the behaviors she displays \u2013 touched on her symptoms of autism along with her father\u2019s loving reaction.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe beautiful way he just wasn\u2019t even phased by that and just continued to hold you. Your dad is one-of-a-kind honey, and so are you,\u201d writes one netizen. A second shares, \u201cIn your defense, shaved heads are as relaxing as little Japanese sand zen gardens.\u201d<\/p>\n
A third cyber fans adds, \u201cHis care for your feelings is magic\u2026I\u2019m so happy you have moments captured in the vault of forever.\u201d<\/p>\n
Recent diagnosis
\nOne of the most popular comments comes from a psychologist who specializes in neurodivergent conditions.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re open to sharing, did you get diagnosed as a child?\u201d The user, who goes by the name mfizzle, continues, \u201cNot sure how much of your journey you\u2019ve shared but would love to read more. You\u2019re brave and inspiring and this is a very sweet video. All the best!\u201d<\/p>\n
Responding to this user\u2019s question, Tallulah writes, \u201cThis is the first time I\u2019ve ever publicly shared my diagnosis. Found out this summer and it\u2019s changed my life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stimming
\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), \u201cAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests.\u201d<\/p>\n
Further down in the Instagram comments, Scout LaRue Willis, 32, offered more information on why the attached clip is relevant to her little sister\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s stimming,\u201d Scout LaRue writes, referring to repeated movements that some people with autism may engage to regulate sensory input.<\/p>\n
\u201cDude the ear curl,\u201d Tallulah writes, referring to the moment she folds the ear of her dad, who looks at her and sweetly smiles. \u201cI wish we had stronger audio.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her father\u2019s battle
\nTallulah, Scout LaRue and Rumer Willis, 35, have been showering their father with love and support amid his ongoing battle with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).<\/p>\n
In 2023, the Die Hard star, who turned 69 on March 19, was diagnosed with FTD, a degenerative condition primarily affecting communication and behavior rather than memory. One of the actor\u2019s early symptoms of the illness was aphasia, which affects how people communicate, write and understand other people.<\/p>\n
Since the diagnoses, Willis\u2019 loved ones have voiced support for the adored man, who also shares another two daughters with wife Emma Hemming Willis.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust like you, we simply adore him. What you might not know, but maybe you could imagine, that being wrapped in his arms is the safest place in this whole wide world,\u201d writes Emma of The Last Boy Scout star whom she married in 2009. \u201cHe\u2019s a true gentle-man. With so much love to give and share. That\u2019s what I get to see, his true core. I can tell you, it\u2019s so pure and ever so good.\u201d<\/p>\n
At this time, Tallulah has not offered further information on her diagnosis.<\/p>\n
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