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 identified with main 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 accordance with a authorized submitting obtained by TMZ and different superstar gossip shops, Wendy’s guardian (Sabrina E. Morrissey) says the 60-year-old “has been afflicted by early-onset dementia and, as a result, has become cognitively impaired and permanently 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 powerful and cravenly opportunistic media companies working together with a producer to knowingly exploit [Williams],” the paperwork learn, referencing the aforementioned prognosis.
“FTD is a progressive disease, meaning that there is no cure and the symptoms only get worse over time.”
About three months in the past, Williams made her first public look in over a 12 months 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 residence state of New Jersey… accompanied by her 24-year-old son.
The superstar’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 want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia,” Williams stated in an announcement 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 power of unity and the need for compassion.”
Upon revealing Wendy’s prognosis to the general public, her staff delved into their reasoning behind for doing so.
“The decision to share this news was difficult and made after careful consideration, not only to advocate for understanding and compassion for Wendy,” the previous discuss present host’s reps stated in a February 22 press launch, “but to raise awareness about aphasia and frontotemporal dementia and support the thousands of others facing similar circumstances.”
The message went on:
“Sadly, many people identified with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia face stigma and misunderstanding, notably after they start to exhibit behavioral modifications however haven’t but acquired a prognosis.
“Most importantly she maintains her trademark sense of humor and is receiving the care she requires to make sure she is protected and that her needs are addressed. She is appreciative of the many kind thoughts and good wishes being sent her way.”