Wendy Williams is permanently incapacitated due to her dementia, a guardian reveals in a court filing

Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia and her guardian claims she is now permanently disabled. In recent court filings, Sabrina Morrissey, Williams’ guardian, detailed the severity of her medical 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 question “Where is Wendy Williams?” Documentary from Lifetime, a project that led to disputes between her team and the network.

Williams’ health problems are well documented. In 2019, she was diagnosed with alcohol-related brain damage during a rehab 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 exacerbated her health problems and led to the appointment of a guardian in 2022 after Wells Fargo raised concerns about her well-being and finances.

Her guardian’s latest lawsuit emphasizes the need to protect Williams’ privacy and requests that certain details about her health and personal life remain confidential. This request comes in light of the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the documentary, which previously led her guardian to seek an injunction to prevent the documentary’s release. The court rejected this request and allowed the documentary to be broadcast.

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