Despite former talk show host Wendy Williams' recent claims of being mentally sound during a radio interview, her attorney maintains that the star continues to battle serious health conditions, including dementia.
In a surprising appearance on "The Breakfast Club" radio show, Williams strongly denied being cognitively impaired, asking hosts "Do I seem that way?" However, this contradicts official statements released by her representatives in February 2024, confirming diagnoses of progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
The 60-year-old television personality expressed deep frustration with her current guardianship arrangement, describing it as a "prison" that severely restricts her daily activities and contact with family members. According to Williams, she lacks access to basic technology and cannot make phone calls independently.
The complex situation dates back to 2022 when Wells Fargo froze Williams' accounts, leading to a court-appointed financial guardian. Her guardian, Sabrina Morrisey, has officially declared Williams "cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated" in legal documents.
Williams' family recently launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking $50,000 to help free her from what they describe as "deep isolation" under the guardianship. The fundraiser aims to support legal efforts to relocate Williams to Florida, where she could be closer to family members.
Medical records reveal that Williams received an alcohol-related brain damage diagnosis in 2019 during a rehabilitation stay in Florida. Doctors warned that continued alcohol use would worsen her cognitive decline, potentially affecting her ability to remember names and recognize people.
The contrast between Williams' public statements and her documented medical conditions highlights the challenging nature of her situation, as her team works to balance her care needs with her desire for independence.