Wendy Williams’ legal guardian has revealed that the former talk show host’s health has significantly deteriorated.
According to court documents filed on November 12 and obtained by The Post, Sabrina Morrissey stated that Williams, 60, is battling severe cognitive impairment, permanent disability, and incapacitation due to frontotemporal dementia and primary aggressive aphasia—conditions similar to those affecting Bruce Willis.
Williams has been under court-ordered guardianship since May 2022, following claims by her bank, Wells Fargo, that she was “incapacitated.” The guardianship oversees her health and finances as her condition continues to raise concerns.
Morrissey is now embroiled in a legal dispute with Lifetime over the controversial release of the documentary Where Is Wendy Williams?, which premiered in February. The filing accuses Lifetime, its parent company A&E Networks, and several producers, including executive producer Mark Ford, of exploiting Williams during a vulnerable period.
The lawsuit claims the documentary was produced and released when Williams was clearly incapable of providing informed consent due to her declining mental and physical health.
The court documents allege that the filmmakers manipulated and provoked Williams to elicit emotional reactions, capturing embarrassing footage for dramatic effect. Morrissey’s legal team has requested the court to redact sensitive details about Williams’ health, family relationships, and finances to protect her privacy.
In their defense, the documentary’s producers argue that Williams provided consent and participated in the project before her dementia diagnosis and the establishment of her guardianship. They have also accused Morrissey of deflecting blame for what they describe as her failure to protect Williams. Both sides are preparing for a trial, which could span two to four weeks.
This legal battle follows a separate lawsuit Morrissey filed in September, where she alleged that the documentary humiliated and exploited Williams during a period of extreme vulnerability. In response, the defendants countersued Morrissey, escalating the case, which has since been moved to federal court.
Before the documentary aired, Williams’ family disclosed to People that the television icon was residing in a care facility. They also claimed they could only communicate with her when she initiated contact.
Williams, who hosted The Wendy Williams Show from 2008 to 2022, has faced numerous health challenges beyond dementia, including Graves’ disease, lymphedema, and struggles with alcohol and drug addiction.
This deeply troubling chapter in Williams’ life continues to unfold as her loved ones and legal representatives fight to preserve her dignity and legacy.
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