Wendy Williams’ New Frontotemporal Dementia and Aphasia Diagnosis
The former radio show and talk show host, Wendy Williams’ medical team and state-appointed guardian, has revealed she has been diagnosed with two different conditions within the past year.
Wendy Williams’ medical team and state-appointed guardian have come forward to reveal that she was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and Aphasia in 2023. FTD is a type of dementia that affects cognitive functions and can lead to changes in a person’s speech and behavior. Aphasia is a subtype of FTD, and this condition affects a person’s speech and communication, meaning they can have trouble understanding a language and their writing.
BREAKING: After a legal guardian for #WendyWilliams filed a lawsuit under seal against A&E ahead of her Lifetime documentary's premiere, a network spokesperson tells me at @CNN, "Lifetime appeared in court today, and the documentary…will air this weekend, as planned." pic.twitter.com/KKyyhIt2xP
— Elizabeth Wagmeister (@EWagmeister) February 23, 2024
Williams has always been open about her medical conditions, going on to talk about her experience with Lymphedema and Graves’ disease. This news comes ahead of her two-part documentary, which premiered this past Saturday, in which she delved further into her health struggles.
The Wendy Williams news is really bumming me out. I made a little compilation of some of my favorite Wendy moments. Hope you enjoy. Wendy you are an icon, a legend, and you are the moment. pic.twitter.com/FNLxUfUqfF
— Lee (@caseyleemoore) February 23, 2024
In a statement Williams’ team put out on her behalf, she expressed her gratitude before the titular documentary premiered.
“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 (FTD). 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.”
Many fans have taken to Twitter to reminisce on some of their favorite moments with the former talk show personality and to express concern over the docuseries as her health and well-being under her state-appointed guardian has come under fire with the deteriorated state of the media maven.
Wendy Williams is a pop culture icon. She’s given us so many memes & fun moments. Has she always been right? No. But seeing her lose her memory & be destroyed by an illness is heartbreaking. Nobody deserves this https://t.co/leU7xoVqtF
— Drebae (@Drebae_) February 22, 2024
In a past interview, our founder and publisher, Nikki Fowler, sat down with Williams in an exclusive interview. Check it out here.
My past interview w/ Wendy Williams @GlitterMagazine on her childhood, education, QVC line, awards, family + raising little Kev, which was inspiring. Sending best wishes as she deals with aphasia + frontotemporal dementia. #WendyWilliams #WomenInBusiness https://t.co/dR2EXVqepR
— Nikki Fowler (@NikkiFowler28) February 22, 2024
We here at Glitter Magazine wish the best for Ms. Williams and hope she gets the love and support she needs in this trying time. You can watch Where Is Wendy Williams? on Lifetime.
