Wendy Williams, the former talk show host, has faced prolonged health struggles leading to the end of her show in 2022. Her family and care team recently disclosed a diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2024, adding to her existing health issues.
The “Wendy Williams Show,” which began in 2008, concluded in 2022 due to Williams’ extended health-related absence. Sherri Shepherd replaced her, but the show’s creators expressed hopes of collaborating with Williams again.
In 2017, Williams fainted during her show, attributing it to overheating. She continued, revealing her struggle with Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism, conditions affecting her thyroid and overall health.
In 2020, Williams shared her battle with lymphedema, causing significant foot swelling. Her health team now discloses the recent diagnosis of aphasia and FTD, affecting her language, communication skills, behavior, and cognitive functions. Despite these challenges, Williams is reported to handle tasks independently and maintain her sense of humor.
A documentary, “Where is Wendy Williams?,” premiering on February 24, 2024, sheds light on her struggles, including alcohol addiction and mental health challenges. Williams’ family notes improvement in her condition, emphasizing positive responses to interventions at the facility she’s in.