"Wendy Williams' Battle with Aphasia and Dementia: A Family's Fight for Freedom"

Former US talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, leading to the end of her popular talk show in 2022. Her care team shared the news to correct rumors about her health and to advocate for compassion and awareness for others with the condition. Aphasia affects communication abilities, while FTD is an incurable brain disorder that affects language and communication. Williams' care team stated that she is still able to do many things for herself and maintains her sense of humor, but the rare disease has presented significant hurdles.