Wendy’s former producer Suzanne Bass is opening up about her aphasia and dementia diagnosis. Image via IG (@therealwendywilliamsonline)
Wendy Williams asks for ‘personal space’ after dementia diagnosis
Former TV host Wendy Williams is asking for ‘personal space’ following the announcement of her aphasia and dementia diagnosis.
Wendy’s former producer Suzanne Bass is opening up about her aphasia and dementia diagnosis. Image via IG (@therealwendywilliamsonline)
American TV host Wendy Williams is asking fans for “personal space”following the announcement of her Aphasia and Dementia diagnosis on Thursday, 22 February.
‘THE MESSAGES SHARED HAVE TOUCHED ME’
In an exclusive interview with Page Six, the former talk show host addressing her recent aphasia and dementia diagnoses in an emotional statement.
“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). Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming”, she told Page Six.
Wendy continued noting how everyone’s kind words and messages reminded her of the “power of unity and the need for compassion”.
“The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the power of unity and the need for compassion,” Wendy shared.
“I hope that others with FTD may benefit from my story. 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”, she added.
The media personality continued by sharing how she “[needs] personal space and peace to thrive,” while also emphasizing that she is “deeply” grateful for fans’ “positivity and encouragement”.
WENDY WILLIAMS DIAGNOSED WITH DEMENTIA
On Thursday, 22 February, Wendy Williams’ team announced a “very personal update” in regards to the former television host’s health. The update was also used to “correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health”.
“Over the past few years, questions have been raised at times about Wendy’s ability to process information and many have speculated about Wendy’s condition, particularly when she began to lose words, act erratically at times, and have difficulty understanding financial transactions”, the press release notes.
The press release further notes that Wendy was diagnosed with “primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in 2023.
“In 2023, after undergoing a battery of medical tests, Wendy was officially diagnosed with primary progressive Aphasia and Frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
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