Wendy Williams, the former host of The Wendy Williams Show, is considered “permanently incapacitated” due to dementia, according to her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey. The claim was made in lawsuits amid an ongoing legal battle with Lifetime over the documentary Where is Wendy Williams?

In the documents, Morrissey’s legal team described Williams, 60, as an “acclaimed entertainer” who is tragically suffering from early-onset dementia, which leaves her cognitively impaired. The documents also asked the court to redact sensitive details about Williams’ health, family and finances to protect her privacy.

Williams’ health problems have been a public matter for years. The former TV star, who was diagnosed with alcohol-related brain damage in 2019, was placed under guardianship in 2022 after her bank, Wells Fargo, raised concerns about undue influence and financial exploitation. This diagnosis followed a neurologist’s assessment during her rehabilitation in Florida, where the effects of alcohol abuse on her brain were confirmed.

Williams was absent for the entire final season of The Wendy Williams Show, which ended in 2022. Her medical conditions, including frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, were later disclosed by her team, who expressed hope that the revelation would raise awareness of these conditions. .

Despite her absence from the public eye, Lifetime aired the documentary about her life, which her guardian tried unsuccessfully to block. The legal battle surrounding the documentary continues, with counterclaims filed by Lifetime and its production companies.

Williams’ fans and supporters remain deeply affected by the news, with many expressing sadness at her decline. Her team has emphasized that sharing her diagnosis was a step toward advocating compassion and awareness for others facing similar challenges.