In three different ways, Florence Willis (also known as Flo Willis Rogers) has found herself attracting the public to herself. First as the only sister of American actor Bruce Willis and secondly as the sister of producer David Willis. Beyond these, she has also made TV appearances in Bruce Willis: Why the Legend Never Dies (2013) and The Dormant Language of Love (2022). She is also an intervention teacher, a quilter, and a cancer survivor.
Despite these, Florence Willis is notable for keeping her life under wraps and being the quiet of the Willis siblings. Her brother Bruce on the other hand remains one of the most notable American actors of recent times. He has featured in films such as Unbreakable (2000), 12 Monkeys (1995), Die Hard (1988), and The Sixth Sense (1999).
This being said, there is more story to tell about Florence Willis, her family, her career, and where she is now.
Everything About Flo’s Early Life and Family
Florence Willis was born as the only female child of her parents, an American soldier David Willis, and a German mother Marlene Willis. She has three brothers – Bruce Willis, the late Robert Willis, and David Willis.
She was raised alongside her siblings, mainly in New Jersey. There, her mother worked as a banker while her father was a welder, master mechanic, and factory worker.
Willis kept a quiet early life and only started to gain attention due to Bruce’s career in the movie industry that started in the 1980s.
All Her Brothers Have Been Involved in the Movie Industry
Flo is the only Willis sibling who has never been active in Hollywood. Let’s take a look at their careers and how far they have come in the movie industry.
Bruce Willis Had a Career in Acting for Over 3 Decades
He is a famous American retired actor and singer who is famed for his roles in TV series and movies. He is most notable for featuring in action films. Some of the films and series he has featured in include Moonlighting (1985-1989), the Die Hard franchise (1988-2013), and Unbreakable (2000).
For his portrayal of many characters, Florence’s older brother Willis has received many accolades. They include receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2006), a Golden Globe Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two People’s Choice Awards.
Bruce retired from his career in 2019 due to aphasia. In 2023, he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
Robert Willis was an Actor Before His Death in 2001
Born on April 29, 1959, Robert Willis, also Florence’s brother was an actor. Although he didn’t have as much successful a career in Hollywood as his brother Bruce, he left a mark through his contributions to numerous films.
He played Seymour in Ghosts… of the Civil Dead (1988), Armanied in Loaded Weapon 1 (1991), and Willis EMS Worker in Weekend at Bernie’s II (1993). He featured in the same films with actors such as Andrew McCarthy, Tom Wright, Emilio Estevez, Samuel L. Jackson, and David Field.
Robert died of Pancreatic cancer at 42 years old on June 26, 2001.
David Willis is a Renowned Producer
Is an actor, producer, and writer. He co-produced Hostage (and featured his brother Bruce) and A Good Day to Die Hard (2013). He has produced other films such as Bandits (2001), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), Loaded Weapon 1 (which features Robert Willis) – 1993, Live Wire (1992), and Hudson Hawk (1991).
Florence Willis Had a Brief TV Appearance
In 2013, Flo appeared in Bruce Willis: Why the Legend Never Dies – a documentary about the life and career of her older brother and actor Bruce Willis.
Again in 2022, she was the narrator of a short documentary The Dormant Language of Love. It is 11 minutes long, was written by Sarah Minor, and directed by Jacob Koestler and Michael McDermit.
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A Look at Bruce Willis’ Sister’s Career as a Teacher and Quilter
Flo Willis Rogers is an intervention teacher and a rag quilter. The celebrity sibling who lives in California worked at Conejo Valley Unified School District.
More about her career, she is a designer and creator at Zeedlebeez Rag Quilts. The company is based in California and the celebrity sibling sells her quilt products on Etsy.
Flo Willis is Married to Dan Roger
Florence Willis is married to Dan Rogers. Due to her marriage, Flo is known as Flo Willis Rogers.
She shares a very close relationship with her husband and has shared many pictures and kind words about him on her Facebook page. While there is limited information about Flo’s husband, Dan celebrates his birthday every first August.
She Has 4 children
Bruce Willis’ sister is a mother of 4 children – three daughters, including Summer Rogers Langille and Hayley Rogers; and a son Tyler Rogers. She is also a grandmother of six.
All of Flo’s children keep private lives. Regardless, Hayley is an artist and founder of Hayley Noelle Art.
