Wendy Williams has damaged her silence after being identified with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. Wendy, 59, underwent a sequence of exams final yr that led to her prognosis.
“I wish to say I’ve immense gratitude for the love and sort phrases I’ve obtained after sharing my prognosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD),” Wendy Williams stated in a press release launched at this time.
“Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming. The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the facility of unity and the necessity for compassion. I proceed to want private area and peace to thrive. Please simply know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated,” Wendy Williams stated.
In line with her reps, Wendy can nonetheless “do many issues for herself” and has maintained “her trademark humorousness” whereas present process remedy.
In 2018, Wendy confirmed that she had been battling Graves’ illness after she fainted in the midst of an episode of her discuss present. The next yr, she revealed that she had been identified with lymphedema.
“The choice to share this information was tough and made after cautious consideration, not solely to advocate for understanding and compassion for Wendy, however to lift consciousness about aphasia and frontotemporal dementia and help the 1000’s of others dealing with related circumstances,” her consultant added.
Wendy is greatest identified for internet hosting The Wendy Williams Present from 2008 to 2022. Throughout her time on the present, she publicly battled varied well being points.