Wendy Williams' struggles: 5 revelations about TV host as family breaks silence on her shocking spiral

5 shocking details about Wendy Williams’ life and health battles

Wendy Williams’ actual whereabouts have become a mystery after she disappeared from the limelight a few years ago. Her famous ‘Wendy Williams Show’ also ended abruptly two and a half years ago, giving birth to multiple rumors about her health and overall well-being. Now, Williams’ family members have spoken up in the upcoming documentary 'The Wendy Williams Show' to shed light on the former broadcaster’s current status.

1. ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ filming was halted due to host's ill health

The shooting of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ had to be immediately put on hold in April last year after the media personality was discovered “with her eyes rolled back into her head.” At the time, she was also treated for “cognitive issues,” her manager Will Selby revealed.

2. Wendy Williams’ family cannot contact her

In 2022, the court appointed a legal guardian for Wendy Williams to keep watch on her health and finances. The ruling also excluded her family from having any say in her decisions. Besides, the 59-year-old was shifted to an undisclosed facility, where they cannot contact her. Her elder sister Wanda told People, “The people who love her cannot see her. I think the big [question] is: How the hell did we get here?”

3. Wendy Williams went on air drunk

Wendy Williams reportedly faced drinking issues and also went live while intoxicated. As per a show’s insider, “She would be drunk on air. Slowly, we started being like, ‘What’s going on with her?’” Also, in 2017, the talk show host fainted live on air. Her niece Alex reportedly said, “That was the first sign something was really wrong.”

4. Wendy Williams’ divorce from Kevin Hunter destroyed her

Williams disclosed in 2019 that she was struggling with cocaine addiction and admitted herself to a sober house. In the same year, she filed for divorce from Kevin Hunter after it was discovered that he fathered a child with another woman. Alex revealed, “[Wendy's mom] Shirley, may she rest in peace, would always remind me that your aunt would trade everything that she has — every dime, every car, every wig — to be able to have a strong loving household and a loving husband.”

5. Wendy Williams needed blood transfusions amid Covid-19 pandemic

Williams was found unresponsive by her show deejay DJ Boof in May 2020 amid the Covid-19 peak. At the hospital, she was provided with multiple blood transfusions. Another setback she faced that year was the death of her mother. Wanda added, “When our mother passed, who was her greatest advocate and strongest support system out of anybody in this family, she never grieved.”