Wendy Williams’ guardianship stayed after docs confirmed her ongoing battle with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, regardless of household objections.
Wendy Williams’ court-ordered guardianship will stay in place after docs reaffirmed she resides with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, Folks reported.
The 60-year-old former speak present host underwent an in depth medical analysis that included neuropsychological testing and mind imaging, in line with court docket paperwork cited by the outlet. Physicians concluded she continues to expertise the identical situations first recognized in 2023.
Williams has been underneath the care of a court-appointed guardian, legal professional Sabrina Morrissey, since Might 2022. Morrissey oversees each her monetary issues and medical wants whereas the association faces challenges from family and her ex-husband, Kevin Hunter.
Throughout a latest listening to, the guardian’s authorized crew requested that the association be prolonged by way of November 3, 2025. Decide Sokoloff, who’s presiding over the case, will decide whether or not Morrissey ought to stay in that position.
Courtroom filings present Kevin Hunter has filed a $250 million lawsuit and joined different relations in questioning whether or not guardianship continues to be crucial. Attorneys for Williams have additionally raised issues over her autonomy.
In February 2024, Williams’ medical crew made her prognosis public, explaining that the progressive neurological situations had been already impacting her speech and cognitive talents.
“The choice to share this information was troublesome and made after cautious consideration, not solely to advocate for understanding and compassion for Wendy, however to lift consciousness about aphasia and frontotemporal dementia and help the hundreds of others dealing with comparable circumstances,” they mentioned. “Sadly, many people identified with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia face stigma and misunderstanding, significantly once they start to exhibit behavioral adjustments however haven’t but acquired a prognosis,” Wendy Williams’ care crew mentioned on the crew.
Frontotemporal dementia impacts the mind’s frontal and temporal lobes, whereas aphasia limits the flexibility to speak.
The court docket has continued to aspect with medical consultants, concluding that skilled oversight stays crucial for her security and well-being. Authorized proceedings are ongoing, with each household and former partner urgent for adjustments to the association.
Williams’ legal professional Joe Tacopina spoke to TMZ and mentioned the assumed prognosis is being weaponized by folks with a “vested curiosity in preserving Wendy trapped underneath this extreme and restrictive guardianship.”
“Who’s the physician prepared to go underneath oath and face cross-examination by me so the reality may be uncovered?” Tacopina mentioned.
For now, Williams’ funds and well being care selections will keep within the palms of her guardian, because the court docket weighs the competing claims forward of the November 2025 deadline.
