Wendy Williams denies dementia diagnosis as guardian pushes for new medical evaluation: 'I'm not a baby'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Wendy Williams has strongly denied allegations that she is suffering from frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and is legally incapacitated.
In a candid interview on 'The Breakfast Club' on February 5, the 60-year-old former talk show host dismissed reports of her diagnosis, asserting, “I don’t have frontotemporal dementia… it’s disgusting,” while firmly adding, “I am not a baby.”
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Wendy Williams' guardianship battle and legal action against A&E
Wendy Williams' statements directly contradict medical records referenced by her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, who maintains that Williams is unable to manage her own affairs due to cognitive impairment.
Her public refutation of these claims has led to renewed scrutiny over her health status and legal standing.
Amidst the controversy surrounding her medical condition, Morrissey has initiated legal proceedings against A&E Television Networks, Lifetime Entertainment, and associated entities over the docuseries 'Where Is Wendy Williams?'.
The lawsuit accuses the network of exploiting Williams and portraying her in an “extremely demeaning and undignified manner.”
In response, A&E has denied these allegations and has filed a counterclaim refuting Morrissey’s assertions.
Williams, however, expressed mixed feelings about the network, indicating that despite the dispute, she remains open to potential future collaborations.
“I’ve worked with Lifetime several times. Enough that I would love to do something with Lifetime again. They are good people to me, and I am good people to them," she said.
Legal and medical implications of the case
Following Williams’ latest public remarks, Morrissey has filed a motion requesting a fresh medical evaluation to reassess her cognitive abilities.
The filing states, “The issue of whether [Williams] has the capacity to assess what is in her own best interests deserves renewed careful consideration by qualified experts, and should not be left to careless speculation in tabloids, radio, or on the Internet.”
According to the court filings, Williams has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and primary progressive aphasia (PPA) by specialists at Weill Cornell Medical Center.
These conditions, which impact communication and cognitive function, have no known cure and are expected to progressively worsen over time.
Morrissey’s legal action argues that these diagnoses justify continued guardianship, highlighting a previous judicial finding that Williams is legally incapacitated, according to People.
The filing emphasizes that a reassessment is necessary given Williams’ public denials of her condition, stating, “In these statements, [Williams] has indicated that, in her opinion, she is not suffering from dementia and is not incapacitated.”
