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Wendy Williams, 59, has lastly damaged her silence amid ongoing public dialogue of her well being struggles. One day after her aphasia and frontotemporal dementia prognosis was revealed, The Wendy Williams Show alum launched a press release to PEOPLE about her latest diseases. “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),” she stated to the magazine.
The TV character then went on to specific her gratitude to her followers and supporters. “Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming,” Wendy continued in the assertion. “The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the power of unity and the need for compassion.” She even revealed that she opened up about her prognosis in hopes of serving to others. “I hope that others with FTD may benefit from my story,” the 59-year-old added. “I want to also thank the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration for their kind words of support and their extraordinary efforts to raise awareness of FTD.”
One day forward of the premiere of her Lifetime documentary, Where is Wendy Williams?, Wendy requested for “space” from others. “I continue to need personal space and peace to thrive,” she stated within the notice. “Please just know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated.” The Love Triangle alum has struggled with varied well being issues through the years together with Graves’ illness, lymphedema, alcohol abuse and extra.
Ahead of the tell-all documentary, Wendy’s crew launched a press release about her FTD prognosis on February 22. “In 2023, after undergoing a battery of medical tests, Wendy was officially diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD),” the assertion learn. “Aphasia, a condition affecting language and communication abilities, and frontotemporal dementia, a progressive disorder impacting behavior and cognitive functions, have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy’s life.”
Her crew concluded the assertion by reassuring her followers that Wendy stays optimistic. “Wendy is still able to do many things for herself. Most importantly she maintains her trademark sense of humor and is receiving the care she requires to make sure she is protected and that her needs are addressed,” they penned. “She is appreciative of the many kind thoughts and good wishes being sent her way.”
The Wendy Williams Show was cancelled in early 2022 following Wendy’s many absences from the discuss present in 2021. She has since entered a wellness facility to hunt take care of her diseases. Her household, together with her niece, Alex Finnie, have publicly spoken about Wendy’s well being in mild of the documentary. Wendy’s household has claimed that they’ve restricted entry to her as she undergoes remedy. The two-part documentary lists Wendy as an government producer and can premiere on February 24.