Wendy Williams' health continues to decline as she battles early-onset dementia. Legal issues with media companies and family concerns add complexity to her situation. Her court-appointed guardian seeks to protect her privacy amid ongoing legal battles.
- Wendy Williams' health worsens
- There is now a legal battle over a documentary
- Her family has concerns about guardianship
Legal Battle
Wendy Williams, the beloved former talk show host, is facing a challenging time as her health continues to deteriorate. According to new documents obtained by 'People', she is diagnosed with early-onset dementia, Williams is now "cognitively impaired, permanently disabled and legally incapacitated," according to her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina E. Morrissey.
The diagnosis has been a significant hurdle in her life, impacting her ability to manage her affairs independently. Despite these challenges, Williams' medical team assures that she retains her sense of humor and is receiving the necessary care.
The release of the docuseries "Where Is Wendy Williams?" has sparked a legal battle involving A&E Television Networks and Lifetime Entertainment.
"This case arises from the brutally calculated, deliberate actions of powerful and cravenly opportunistic media companies working together with a producer to knowingly exploit [Williams]," the documents read, referencing her frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. "FTD is a progressive disease, meaning that there is no cure and the symptoms only get worse over time."
Morrissey claims that the media companies exploited Williams' vulnerable state by filming without a valid contract and releasing the content without her consent. The lawsuit seeks to protect Williams' privacy, particularly concerning her health, familial relationships, and finances.
The filing alleged that the media companies behind the series "filmed without a valid contract and released without Guardian’s consent." It also claims that Williams was in a "highly vulnerable" state and she was "clearly incapable of consenting to being filmed, much less humiliated and exploited."
Morrissey is asking the court approve "narrowly applied redactions" to certain portions of the ongoing lawsuit involving her "health, familial relationships and finances" in order to protect the TV host's "privacy and dignity."
Despite the legal efforts, an appeals court denied the attempt to halt the documentary's release, allowing it to air as planned.
Family members have voiced concerns about Williams' guardianship and limited access to her. Her sister, Wanda Finnie, expressed frustration over the lack of communication regarding Williams' health status since 2021.
In February, Williams' medical care team revealed the 60-year-old television personality had been diagnosed with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). According to a press release at the time, she received her diagnosis in 2023 and her medical team said the conditions “have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy's life.”
"Wendy is still able to do many things for herself," the team said in a statement. "Most importantly she maintains her trademark sense of humor and is receiving the care she requires to make sure she is protected and that her needs are addressed. She is appreciative of the many kind thoughts and good wishes being sent her way."
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The family alleges that Morrissey is the only person with unrestricted access to Williams, raising questions about the guardianship system's effectiveness. Finnie hopes for a future where Williams can advocate for herself, highlighting the family's desire for a more inclusive support system.
