Wendy Williams permanently incapacitated by dementia, guardian reveals in court case amid

Wendy Williams, the former daytime talk show host, has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia and her legal guardian claims she is now permanently incapacitated. In recent court proceedings, Sabrina Morrissey, Williams’ guardian, described the severity of her health condition, describing the 60-year-old entertainer as “cognitively impaired” and unable to care for herself. This development comes amid ongoing legal battles over the Where is Wendy Williams? documentary produced by Lifetime, a project that has sparked disputes between her team and the network.

Williams’ health problems have been well documented. In 2019, she was diagnosed with alcohol-related brain damage during a rehabilitation stay. Her condition worsened and she was absent from the final season of her show, The Wendy Williams Show, causing concern among fans and colleagues alike. The onset of dementia further complicated her health problems, leading to the appointment of a guardian in 2022 after Wells Fargo expressed concern about her welfare and finances.

Her guardian’s latest lawsuit emphasizes the need to protect Williams’ privacy and requests that certain details regarding her health and personal life remain confidential. This request is made in light of the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the documentary, which had previously prompted her guardian to seek an injunction to prevent its release. The court overturned this request and allowed the documentary to be aired.

Williams’ diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, which impairs her speech, was publicly confirmed by her team in 2024. In a statement, her guardian noted that sharing this information was part of an effort to raise awareness of these conditions. Despite the ongoing legal wrangling, the likelihood of a public return for Williams appears slim as her health continues to deteriorate.