Former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with premature dementia, and her legal guardian claims she is now permanently incapacitated. In recent court filings, Williams’ guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, has detailed the severity of her health condition, describing the 60-year-old entertainer as “cognitively impaired” and unable to care for herself. This development comes amid ongoing legal battles over the Where is Wendy Williams? documentary produced by Lifetime, a project that has led to disputes between her team and the network.

Williams’ health problems are well documented. In 2019, she was diagnosed with alcohol-related brain damage during a rehabilitation stay. Her condition worsened and she was absent from the final season of her show, The Wendy Williams Show, causing concern among fans and colleagues alike. The onset of dementia further complicated her health issues, leading to the appointment of a guardian in 2022 after Wells Fargo raised concerns about her well-being and finances.

Her guardian’s recent lawsuit highlights the need to protect Williams’ privacy, requesting that certain details about her health and personal life remain confidential. This request is made in light of the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the documentary, which had previously led to her guardian filing for a restraining order to prevent its release. The court rejected that request and the documentary was allowed to be broadcast.

Williams’ diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, which impair her speech, was publicly confirmed by her team in 2024. In a statement, her guardian noted that sharing this information was part of an effort to raise awareness about these conditions. Despite the ongoing legal disputes, the chances of a public return for Williams appear slim as her health continues to deteriorate.