Wendy Williams, 60, Revealed to Be ‘Permanently Incapacitated’ amid Health Issues — Fans Send Prayers

Wendy Williams’ health and financial situation are in crisis, with her guardian disclosing a significant update about her condition that has left netizens deeply concerned.

Television icon Wendy Williams has reportedly been declared “cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated” as she continues her battle with dementia and aphasia, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY. The news has left some fans curious about the circumstances leading to her condition.

Attorneys for her legal guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, revealed the update in a recent filing, describing the 60-year-old TV show host’s cognitive decline as severe.

Williams’ health struggles became public earlier this year. In February 2024, Williams’ care team issued a public statement to clarify rumors and share updates on her condition.

“As Wendy’s fans are aware, in the past she has been open with the public about her medical struggles with Graves’ Disease and Lymphedema as well as other significant challenges related to her health,” the statement began.

Williams has been candid about her health challenges for years. In 2018, her representative disclosed that she had been managing Graves’ Disease and hyperthyroidism for a long time. During an unplanned hiatus at the time, her talk show aired repeat episodes as she focused on her recovery.