Bruce Willis recently made his first public appearance since 2022 after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. In an Instagram post, his wife, Emma Heming Willis, shows the 69-year-old actor, who grew up in Salem County, shaking hands and greeting first responders battling the ongoing California wildfires.

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.

If that doesn’t warm your heart, I don’t know what will.

Los Angeles is going through some serious emotions as the recovery from the wildfires begins. The first responders have been incredible with their hard work and dedication in trying to save the community’s homes, and Bruce Willis was there to share his gratitude.

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

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

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.

Actor Bruce Willis (L) and Director of the National Museum of American History Brent Glass (R) pose with objects from the "Die Hard" series

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming shared a new video of the actor thanking first responders amid the wildfires in Los Angeles, marking his first appearance since dementia diagnosis.

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.

Emma Heming shared a clip that featured Bruce Willis, wearing a New York Yankees cap, shaking hands with a police officer