Wendy Williams’ well being battle has taken a flip for the a lot, a lot worse.
9 months after we realized that the previous discuss present host had been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia — a situation that impacts the star’s communication talents and cognitive capabilities — a brand new authorized submitting confirms her well being has continued to say no.
In vital style.
In keeping with a authorized submitting obtained by TMZ and different movie star gossip retailers, Wendy’s guardian (Sabrina E. Morrissey) says the 60-year-old “has been stricken by early-onset dementia and, in consequence, has develop into cognitively impaired and completely incapacitated.”
The replace comes amid Morrissey’s ongoing authorized battle with A&E Tv Networks, Lifetime Leisure and different associates concerned with the discharge of The place Is Wendy Williams?, a program about TV character’s guardianship, well being diagnoses and life after The Wendy Williams Present.
“This case arises from the brutally calculated, deliberate actions of highly effective and cravenly opportunistic media firms working along with a producer to knowingly exploit [Williams],” the paperwork learn, referencing the aforementioned prognosis.
“FTD is a progressive illness, that means that there isn’t any remedy and the signs solely worsen over time.”
About three months in the past, Williams made her first public appearance in over a yr after her retreat from the highlight following the tip of her discuss present in 2022.
On the time, she visited a holistic wellness retailer in her house state of New Jersey… accompanied by her 24-year-old son.
The movie star’s court-ordered guardianship, in the meantime, started in April 2022 following Williams’ ongoing well being points with Graves’ illness, lymphedema and alcohol abuse.
She was later positioned in a care facility, with restricted contact to her household, sources indicated again then.
“I need to say I’ve immense gratitude for the love and sort phrases I’ve obtained after sharing my prognosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia,” Williams mentioned in a press release this previous February.
She continued:
“Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming.
“The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the facility of unity and the necessity for compassion.”
Upon revealing Wendy’s prognosis to the general public, her crew delved into their reasoning behind for doing so.
“The choice to share this information was tough and made after cautious consideration, not solely to advocate for understanding and compassion for Wendy,” the previous discuss present host’s reps mentioned in a February 22 press launch, “however to boost consciousness about aphasia and frontotemporal dementia and assist the 1000’s of others dealing with comparable circumstances.”
The message went on:
“Sadly, many people recognized with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia face stigma and misunderstanding, significantly after they start to exhibit behavioral adjustments however haven’t but obtained a prognosis.
“Most significantly she maintains her trademark humorousness and is receiving the care she requires to ensure she is protected and that her wants are addressed. She is appreciative of the various form ideas and good needs being despatched her approach.”
