According to The Guardian Wendy Williams, has been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia, her team has confirmed in a press release.
On Thursday, Williams’ team shared a “very personal update” in an effort “to correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health”.
“Over the past few years, questions have been raised at times about Wendy’s ability to process information and many have speculated about Wendy’s condition, particularly when she began to lose words, act erratically at times, and have difficulty understanding financial transactions,” the press release states.
“In 2023, after undergoing a battery of medical tests, Wendy was officially diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Aphasia, a condition affecting language and communication abilities, and frontotemporal dementia, a progressive disorder impacting behavior and cognitive functions, have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy’s life.”
Her team said they came forward to “raise awareness about aphasia and frontotemporal dementia and support the thousands of others facing similar circumstances”.
“There is hope that with early detection and far more empathy, the stigma associated with dementia will be eliminated, and those affected will receive the understanding, support, and care they deserve and need,” they continued.
Williams can still “do many things for herself”, and has maintained “her trademark sense of humor” while “receiving the care she requires to make sure she is protected and that her needs are addressed”, they said.
Wendy Williams is being controlled, and cannot see her family or access her money. Blac Chyna had to go and comfort her???? This has me so sad. I also hate her BUM ASS ex husband for draining her all those years. She does not sound okay and she isn’t. pic.twitter.com/XTTFRxTCw2
— clementine (@jigsaw_june) February 22, 2024
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I don’t think I’m gonna be able to watch Wendy Williams documentary and not cry. Look at my girl,my favorite pop-culture. ???? pic.twitter.com/1ozx0Btckq
— OkSach (@CashMom__) February 22, 2024
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I think that regardless of Wendy Williams's past, people are showing sympathy because so many are trying to be her. She really is an icon, legend, and the moment! Praying for Wendy's peace and strength ????????. pic.twitter.com/jQg99853Wf
— ㉢ (@breamstream) February 22, 2024
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I don’t like what’s happening with and to Wendy Williams at all.
Think what you want, say what you want.
The whole truth is not being told and it seems like her family & team are not operating as one. It seems like it’s one side vs the other.
Prayers for this legend. ???????? pic.twitter.com/doxOKU0ABP
— ERIC (@EricUnedited) February 22, 2024
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so hurt about wendy williams like…y’all don’t get it pic.twitter.com/JLhKN3njtb
— vinnie (@sweetonlu) February 22, 2024
