Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia as well as aphasia, her team announced Thursday morning.
“On behalf of Wendy Williams Hunter, her care team is sharing this very personal update with her cherished fans, friends, and supporters to correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health,” the statement read.
“As Wendy’s fans are aware, in the past she has been open with the public about her medical struggles with Graves’ Disease and Lymphedema as well as other significant challenges related to her health.”
The statement explained that the former “Wendy Williams Show” host, 59, underwent a battery of tests in 2023 after her memory started to fail and she began to “lose words” and “act erratically.”
Doctors concluded Williams’ struggles were due to these neurodegenerative diseases.
“Receiving a diagnosis has enabled Wendy to receive the medical care she requires,” the statement said.
“The decision to share this news was difficult and made after careful consideration, not only to advocate for understanding and compassion for Wendy, but to raise awareness about aphasia and frontotemporal dementia and support the thousands of others facing similar circumstances.”
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