Hollywood icon Bruce Willis was seen making a rare outing in California, amidst the destruction caused by Los Angeles' wildfires

Thousands of action movie fans of the 80’s and 90’s were saddened to learn of the retirement of one of their great idols, Bruce Willis. The actor, known for his roles in ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Pulp Fiction’,

Embers lit the way, but could they make it out alive? The memory care unit was ablaze as staff tried to save them.

Bruce Willis appeared to be in good spirits while meeting with first responders amid the Los Angeles wildfires. For the first time since 2022, Willis, who has frontotemporal dementia (FTD), was seen out in public in an Instagram video posted by his wife, Emma Heming Willis, on Thursday, January 16.

"Bruce never missed a chance to show his gratitude with a heartfelt handshake," the actor's wife Emma Heming says.

In an Instagram post shared by his wife Emma Heming Willis on Thursday, Willis can be seen shaking hands with a Los Angeles police officer.

Bruce Willis has been spotted on a rare public outing in California amid his dementia battle. The actor, 69, was seen being driven around the San Fernando Valley neighbourhood after the Los Angeles wildfires, in photos obtained by the Daily Mail.

Last month, Bruce's ex-wife, Demi Moore, gave an update on his well-being amid his battle with dementia. In an interview with CNN, the 62-year-old actress explained that the actor is "in a very stable place," but it hasn't been easy watching him struggle.

Bruce Willis made a rare public appearance to thank first responders tackling the ongoing Los Angeles fires. In a video posted by his wife, Emma Heming (46), the Die Hard star, who is battling dementia, was filmed shaking hands with LAPD responders and posing for a photo with them.

In an Instagram video posted by his wife Emma Heming Willis on Thursday, Willis is seen interacting with Los Angeles police officers, shaking hands and posing for a photo.

Bruce Willis retired from acting in 2022 and was then diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. He's rarely been seen in public since then.

Bruce Willis made a rare outing, taking time to thank first responders. Willis, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2023, was photographed shaking hands with Los Angeles Police Department officers, CNN reported.