Heming Willis is married to actor Bruce Willis and has been caring for him since he was diagnosed with aphasia in March 2022 and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in February 2023. Since the diagnosis, Heming Willis has been a vocal advocate for FTD research and often uses her platform to share support for caregivers.

As for Betsy, the last outward communication from her occurred via email on Feb 11, per Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza. It was later discovered that she died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which is caused by the hantavirus. Hantavirus is transmitted to humans via rodent urine, saliva and droppings.

Bruce Willis' wife Emma is speaking out in support of caregivers, after the 'tragic' death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa: 'Caregivers need care too.'

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead at their New Mexico home. Betsy died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, while Hackman’s death was linked to heart disease and Alzheimer’s.

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, is speaking out about the importance of caring for caregivers following the news of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa’s deaths.

Emma, Heming Willis said the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy serves as a reminder that caregivers need support too