Wendy Williams Speaks Out About Aphasia & Dementia Diagnoses -- Read Her Statement
24.02.2024 - 18:07
/ perezhilton.com
Wendy Williams is feeling thankful for the support.
In case you missed it, ahead of her Lifetime documentary, the 59-year-old television personality’s team revealed earlier this week that she was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia “after undergoing a battery of medical tests” in 2023. At this time, Wendy can do “many things for herself.” The statement added:
Related: Wendy’s Family Thought She’d Die Last Year Before Stay In Facility For Cognitive Issues
Wow. It’s heartbreaking news, considering the former daytime talk show host already has been through so much when it comes to her health over the last few years. In light of the shocking statement, fans have since rallied behind Wendy on social media. And the kind words she’s received these past couple of days, according to Wendy herself, have “touched” her a lot.
On Friday, she broke her silence on her aphasia and dementia diagnoses in an emotional message to Page Six. Wendy said:
She went on to thank the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, saying:
Although Wendy is grateful for the love, she did mention in the statement that she needs “space and peace” right now:
We continue to send love and light to Wendy as she goes through this difficult time. Reactions to the statement, Perezcious readers? Let us know in the comments.
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