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Wendy Williams' medical tests confirmed she has frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, complicating her guardianship case amid legal challenges and public scrutiny following recent incidents and her ongoing health assessments.
Wendy Williams celebrated her 61st birthday with an early dinner at Delmonico's, appearing healthier and walking without her motorized scooter, amid ongoing health challenges and legal issues, and expressed excitement about traveling once she is released from court-ordered guardianship.
Wendy Williams is reportedly "cognitively impaired, permanently disabled, and legally incapacitated," according to court filings amid a legal battle involving her guardian and the producers of a Lifetime docuseries. The lawsuit stems from Williams' bank accounts being frozen in 2022, leading to the appointment of a guardian. The guardian opposed the docuseries, claiming Williams couldn't consent to filming. Critics have labeled the series exploitative, and the legal dispute highlights the complex and troubling situation surrounding Williams' welfare.
Wendy Williams has been declared "cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated" due to early-onset dementia, according to her guardian's legal filing. Diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, Williams' condition has led to a legal battle involving her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, against A&E Television Networks and others over a docuseries about Williams. The lawsuit claims the series exploited Williams' vulnerability for financial gain. Williams, who retired from public life in 2022, requires significant medical care and financial guardianship.
Wendy Williams' guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, has filed a complaint against Lifetime and other defendants, claiming that Williams, diagnosed with early-onset dementia and aphasia, was incapable of consenting to the filming of the "Where Is Wendy Williams?" docuseries. The complaint seeks to halt the airing of the documentary and demands damages, arguing that Williams was exploited despite her cognitive impairments. The defendants have filed counterclaims, and the case has moved to federal court. The documentary was released despite Morrissey's attempts to stop it, and Williams reportedly received only $82,000 for her involvement.
Wendy Williams, the former talk-show host, is reportedly 'permanently incapacitated' due to early-onset dementia and aphasia, according to her guardian's attorneys. Legal action is being pursued against A&E and Lifetime over a docuseries about Williams, which her guardian claims exploited her condition for financial gain. Despite attempts to block its release, a judge ruled in favor of the networks, citing First Amendment rights. Williams' guardian is seeking profits from the documentary to support her medical care.
Wendy Williams's guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, has informed a judge that the former talk-show host is "permanently incapacitated" due to early-onset dementia, contradicting Williams's recent public statements about her health. Morrissey is suing A&E Networks, claiming they exploited Williams's condition for their documentary series "Where Is Wendy Williams?" while paying her only $82,000. Morrissey seeks to have sensitive information about Williams's health and finances sealed to protect her privacy.
Wendy Williams' legal guardian has revealed that the former talk show host is "permanently incapacitated" due to early-onset dementia, according to court documents. This update comes amid ongoing legal battles involving Williams' guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, who is seeking to protect Williams' privacy and financial affairs. Morrissey has also been involved in legal disputes with Lifetime over a documentary about Williams. Williams' healthcare team previously disclosed her diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
Blac Chyna, formerly known as Angela White, discusses her unplanned involvement in the Wendy Williams documentary, emphasizing the genuine bond she shares with Wendy and the significance of shedding light on her struggles, including alcoholism and mental health. Chyna expresses solidarity and compassion toward Wendy, who was recently diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, and highlights the importance of understanding and empathy in supporting individuals facing similar challenges. Amber Rose also reflects on Chyna's impact on Wendy's life during vulnerable moments, while the trio celebrates a major milestone with chef Bruno Serato in serving meals to underprivileged children through the Caterina's Club non-profit.
Wendy Williams' guardian has filed a complaint alleging that the Lifetime documentary "Where Is Wendy Williams?" exploited the former talk show host's dementia and depicted her in a manner she would not have approved of. The complaint accuses the filmmakers of not properly communicating the project with Williams' guardian and seeks to nullify the contract for the docuseries. Williams' guardian claims she was misled to believe the docuseries would be positive and beneficial to Williams, but alleges that the trailer inaccurately portrays the TV star as a "drunkard and laughing stock."
Wendy Williams received a $400,000 payday for her involvement in a Lifetime docuseries, with her guardian criticizing the contract as exploitative, claiming Wendy was impaired when she signed it. The guardian sued to block the release of the docuseries, alleging it portrayed Wendy in a demeaning manner and exploited her medical condition. Wendy was diagnosed with alcohol-related brain damage in 2019, and her guardian later revealed she had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia in 2023.
Wendy Williams' court-appointed guardian attempted to block the release of a Lifetime docuseries about the talk show host, expressing horror at the portrayal of Williams as a "drunkard" and a "laughingstock." The guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, obtained a temporary restraining order, but it was overturned on First Amendment grounds. The series, "Where is Wendy Williams?", aired despite objections from the guardian, who alleged that Williams' declining condition was exploited and mischaracterized. The show scored strong ratings but faced criticism for its portrayal of Williams' cognitive decline and emotional well-being.
Wendy Williams' guardian accuses A+E Networks of exploiting the former talk show host in the documentary "Where Is Wendy Williams?" by filming her in a disabled state and implying her disoriented demeanor is due to substance abuse, despite her diagnosis of frontotemporal lobe dementia and aphasia. The guardian claims A+E Networks shamelessly exploited Williams' condition for entertainment value and violated her capacity to enter agreements due to her medical condition, leading to a legal filing seeking a temporary restraining order against the documentary's release.
Wendy Williams' unsealed lawsuit against A+E Networks alleges that the company shot the "Where Is Wendy Williams?" documentary without her consent while she was under a guardianship, claiming it exploited her vulnerable state. The legal battle revolves around the alleged lack of capacity for Williams to authorize her participation in the film, which aired to high ratings despite the controversy. The documentary revealed Williams' health struggles and financial disputes, sparking a legal dispute over consent and portrayal.
Wendy Williams' guardian has challenged the validity of a contract for a docuseries, claiming that Williams was impaired when she signed it and that the portrayal in the series is demeaning. The guardian sought to nullify the contract and block the show from airing, but a judge dismissed the request for a restraining order. The guardian alleges that the production company exploited Williams' condition for entertainment value, while Williams' publicist also criticized the documentary. Williams, who has faced health struggles in recent years, was placed under a financial guardianship by her bank, and her guardian is now suing the production company.