Wendy Williams’ health battle has taken a turn for the worse.
Nine months after the former talk show host was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, conditions that affect the star’s ability to communicate and cognitive function, a new legal filing threatens her health. It was confirmed that the condition continues to worsen.
In important fashion.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ and other celebrity gossip outlets, Wendy’s guardian (Sabrina E. Morrissey) claims that the 60-year-old suffers from “early-onset dementia, which has caused her cognitive decline.” He suffered a permanent disability.” I became helpless. ”
This update comes from A&E Television Networks, Lifetime Entertainment, and others involved in the release of “Where’s Wendy Williams?,” a show about TV talent’s guardianship, medical exams, and life after “The Wendy Williams Show.” The announcement comes amid an ongoing legal battle between Morrissey and its affiliates.
“This incident stems from the cruelly calculated and deliberate actions of powerful and ferociously opportunistic media companies working with producers to deliberately exploit them. [Williams]” the document reads, referring to the aforementioned diagnosis.
“FTD is a progressive disease, which means there is no cure and symptoms only get worse over time.”
About three months ago, Williams made her first public appearance in more than a year after stepping away from the spotlight after her 2022 talk show.
At the time, she took her 24-year-old son to a holistic wellness store in her home state of New Jersey.
Meanwhile, Williams’ court-ordered conservatorship began in April 2022 following his ongoing health issues, including Graves’ disease, lymphedema and alcohol abuse.
She was then placed in a nursing home and had limited contact with her family, sources noted at the time.
“I want to express my immense gratitude for the love and kind words I received after I shared my diagnosis of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia,” Williams said in a statement in February.
She continued:
“Let me just say wow! Your response was overwhelming.
“The messages shared touched me and reminded me of the power of unity and the need for compassion.”
After sharing Wendy’s diagnosis with the public, her team thoroughly investigated her reasons for doing so.
“The decision to share this news was difficult, but it was not only to appeal for understanding and sympathy for Wendy, but also to raise awareness about aphasia and frontotemporal disorders,” the former talk show host said. the representative said in a Feb. 22 press release. We help thousands of people living with dementia and facing similar situations. ”
The message continued:
“Unfortunately, many people diagnosed with aphasia or frontotemporal dementia face stigma and misconceptions, especially if they are beginning to show changes in behavior but have not yet received a diagnosis. .
“Most importantly, she maintains her trademark sense of humor and is receiving the care she needs to ensure she is protected and her needs are met. She has received many kind thoughts and well-wishes. I am grateful for the feedback.”
