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 thanks first responders for their efforts saving homes and lives from the Southern California wildfires. His wife, Emma Heming Willis, shared video from the moment on Instagram. Various media outlets say this is the first time the actor has been seen out in public since 2022,

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.

The retired actor — currently battling frontotemporal dementia — was seen in a rare video speaking with LA wildfire first responders.

Bruce Willis was seen in public for what appeared to be the first time since his 2023 frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis in a video his wife Emma Heming Willis shared that showed Willis speaking with and thanking Los Angeles police officers as wildfires continue throughout Los Angeles county.

In what’s believed to be his first public sighting since retiring from acting, Bruce Willis made sure to thank first responders battling the blazes in Los Angeles.

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.

Bruce Willis' family announced he would step away from acting in 2022; the actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023

Bruce Willis made a rare public appearance to thank LA firefighters, as shown in a video shared by his wife, Emma. Diagnosed with frontotemporal demen

Bruce Willis has been battling dementia and aphasia for many years. Despite these challenges, he continues to express gratitude to the first responders in California, where fires are still raging. His family has shared emotional moments on social media,

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.