February 16th 2025.
Wendy Williams made a rare public appearance as she travelled to Miami to celebrate her father's birthday. The talk show icon, who has been laying low since being diagnosed with dementia, was spotted riding a mobility scooter through the airport terminal. She was seen holding a black bag with labels that read 'NYC' and 'High Maintenance', showcasing her signature style.
This outing comes after Wendy's family started a GoFundMe campaign to raise $50,000 to bring her back to her home in Florida. Currently, Wendy is living in a facility in New York after being placed under a court-ordered guardianship in 2022. Sabrina Morrissey was appointed as her guardian, and documents obtained by the US Sun described Wendy as an "acclaimed entertainer" who has tragically been afflicted by early-onset dementia.
The document also stated that financial institution Wells Fargo initiated the guardianship for Wendy's "financial affairs" after a series of concerning events regarding her welfare and finances. However, in January, Wendy called into the Breakfast Club and tearfully denied being "cognitively impaired" and expressed feeling trapped in the facility. She also mentioned being surrounded by much older people and feeling like she was in prison.
The GoFundMe fundraiser set up by her family describes her current situation as "deeply isolating" and claims that her guardian has cut off her connections with friends and family. The money raised would go towards legal representation as her family has exhausted their financial resources fighting against the guardianship.
Last year, ahead of a Lifetime special focusing on Wendy's health, her care team released a statement explaining her medical conditions, including Graves' Disease and Lymphedema. They also confirmed her diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, which can cause difficulty with language skills.
According to the NHS, aphasia can affect reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It can be caused by damage to the left side of the brain, such as from a head injury or stroke. Despite these challenges, it does not affect a person's intelligence. However, it can coexist with other health issues, including mobility problems and memory issues. To learn more about aphasia, click here.
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