Wendy Williams, 60, Revealed to Be ‘Permanently Incapacitated’ amid Health Issues — Fans Send Prayers
Wendy Williams’ health and financial situation are in crisis, with her guardian disclosing a significant update about her condition that has left netizens deeply concerned.
Television icon Wendy Williams has reportedly been declared “cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated” as she continues her battle with dementia and aphasia, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY. The news has left some fans curious about the circumstances leading to her condition.
A netizen’s comment on Wendy Williams’ health status, posted on November 26, 2024 | Source: Facebook.com/TMZ
Attorneys for her legal guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, revealed the update in a recent filing, describing the 60-year-old TV show host’s cognitive decline as severe.
Wendy Williams celebrates 10 years of “The Wendy Williams Show” onstage at The Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 16, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
Williams’ health struggles became public earlier this year. In February 2024, Williams’ care team issued a public statement to clarify rumors and share updates on her condition.
“As Wendy’s fans are aware, in the past she has been open with the public about her medical struggles with Graves’ Disease and Lymphedema as well as other significant challenges related to her health,” the statement began.
Wendy Williams attends a private dinner at Fresco By Scotto in New York City on February 21, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Williams has been candid about her health challenges for years. In 2018, her representative disclosed that she had been managing Graves’ Disease and hyperthyroidism for a long time. During an unplanned hiatus at the time, her talk show aired repeat episodes as she focused on her recovery.
Wendy Williams is seen in New York City on July 13, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
In their February statement, Williams’s care team disclosed that she was officially diagnosed in 2023 with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), disorders that affect language, behavior, and cognitive abilities. Specialists at Weill Cornell Medicine identified the conditions following extensive medical tests.
According to the care team, early signs included “difficulty understanding financial transactions,” loss of words, and, at times, erratic behavior.
