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American Talk Show Host, Wendy Williams Diagnosed With Aphasia And Dementia (DETAILS)
American Talk Show Host, Wendy Williams, has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
Williams, had taken a leave from her talk show in 2021 while she dealt with health issues, and in 2023, after undergoing “a battery of medical tests,” she was diagnosed with the conditions, which affect language, communication behavior and function, according to a news release.
Williams, 59, had been open to the public about her Graves’ Disease and lymphedema diagnoses. She initially took an indefinite leave from her long-running talk show, “Wendy,” which premiered in 2008. In 2022 it was announced that Sherri Shepherd would take over the show as host.
“I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming. The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the power of unity and the need for compassion,” Williams said in a statement released Friday evening. “I continue to need personal space and peace to thrive. Please just know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated.”
