He’s an action icon, a Hollywood heavyweight, and a beloved family man, but Bruce Willis still hasn’t received the industry’s top honor. Now, Demi Moore is reportedly leading the charge to change that.

As Bruce Willis battles frontotemporal dementia and quietly steps away from the spotlight, those closest to him, including ex-wife Demi Moore and their daughters, are making an urgent plea: Honor Bruce while he’s still here to accept it.

A Hollywood Legend Deserving of More

For decades, Bruce Willis has been a force in film, with credits ranging from Die Hard and The Sixth Sense to Pulp Fiction and Unbreakable. But while his peers are being recognized with honorary Oscars and lifetime achievement awards, Willis remains noticeably overlooked.

And for his family, that’s becoming increasingly painful.

“Everybody knows Bruce is overdue,” a source close to the family told RadarOnline. “At some point, it will be too late.”

Moore’s Personal Campaign for Recognition

According to insiders, Moore has reportedly been championing the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for years, hoping to secure Willis an honorary Oscar before his condition worsens. Since 2023, when the family publicly revealed Bruce’s diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia, the effort has taken on new urgency.

“Demi has made getting Bruce an honorary Oscar her mission,” the source said. “She’s not going to let the Academy forget about Bruce and his legacy.”

Moore, who was married to Willis for 13 years, has stayed close to the actor and their three daughters, Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah, throughout his health journey.

Frustration Builds as Time Slips Away

The family’s quiet push has only grown louder in the wake of other stars receiving recognition. Watching Tom Cruise and former co-star Samuel L. Jackson receive honorary awards has reportedly deepened their frustration.

“Sure, Tom can take credit for bringing audiences back with Top Gun: Maverick, but Bruce is every bit as much of an action-movie pioneer,” the insider added.

Willis’ final film role was in 2023’s Assassin, after stepping away due to his progressing condition. And while he may be retired, his impact is anything but.

A Legacy Worth Celebrating Now

Moore, fresh off her own critical comeback in The Substance, isn’t just thinking about her own accolades. She’s thinking about Bruce.

“Everybody knows how badly Demi wants a competitive Oscar,” the source admitted. “But this is bigger. This is about Bruce being honored while he can still accept it himself.”

Whether the Academy listens remains to be seen. But if Demi Moore has anything to say about it, Bruce Willis won’t be forgotten.