Inside Wendy Williams’ Health Struggles: From a Public Faint to Fighting Chronic Illness for 2 Decades
- Wendy Williams has battled chronic health issues for years, leading to the end of her show in 2022.
- Recently, her care team has revealed that the former broadcaster was diagnosed with more health issues.
- Still, her family and care team said she is doing better than before and that she still has a great sense of humor.
Wendy Williams attends the NYWIFT Muse Awards in New York City, on December 10, 2019. | Source: Getty Images
Wendy Williams has been open with the public about her medical struggles. The former broadcaster, who has faced significant challenges to her health, has been away from the public’s eyes for a while.
Wendy Williams attends the “New Cash Order” Documentary Screening at Lighthouse International Theater in New York City, on February 20, 2020. | Source: Getty Images
Williams used to host the “Wendy Williams Show” but it ended in 2022 because of her prolonged health-related absence. The show, which started in 2008, was replaced with one run by Sherri Shepherd.
Wendy Williams visits The Elvis Duran Z100 Morning Show at Z100 Studio in New York City, on September 8, 2015. | Source: Getty Images
The creators of Williams’ widely distributed talk show declared that Sherri Shepherd’s upcoming program would supplant “The Wendy Williams Show” in the time slots on Fox-owned-and-operated stations. Even with this alteration, company co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein shared their aspirations to partner with Williams anew in the future, offering their wishes for her quick and full recuperation.
Wendy Williams hosts “The Wendy Williams Show” at The Wendy Williams Show Studio in New York City, on January 12, 2012. | Source: Getty Images
In a statement, Howard Bragman, spokesperson for Williams, acknowledged that the media figure was facing a difficult period as she grappled with her health. However, Bragman noted Williams’ gratitude towards the producers who had backed her show.
Furthermore, Williams’ health hadn’t interfered with her TV work until 2017 when she fainted during the “Wendy Williams Show.” The TV host, who was dressed in an elaborate Statue of Liberty costume, began introducing the show’s annual Halloween costume contest toward the end of the hour. Suddenly, she fainted.
After a sudden commercial break, Williams...
