Wendy Williams faces permanent incapacity due to dementia diagnosis
- Wendy Williams was diagnosed with alcohol-related brain damage in 2019, leading to significant health issues.
- In 2022, following concerns about her welfare, Wells Fargo initiated a guardianship proceeding for her finances.
- Wendy's guardian recently announced in court that she is permanently incapacitated due to her dementia, impacting her fan base and public image.
In March 2022, Wendy Williams was placed under guardianship in New York following concerns about her welfare and financial exploitation. The guardianship was initiated by her bank, Wells Fargo, which noted signs of dementia and undue influence. During this period, Wendy was absent from her talk show for its final season, raising alarm among fans. Recently, her guardian revealed in court that she is 'permanently incapacitated' due to her battle with dementia, specifically frontotemporal dementia and alcohol-related brain damage, resulting in serious implications for her public persona and future. Legal battles continue regarding the release of a documentary about her life, indicating ongoing concerns surrounding her health and estate management.