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Wendy Williams: Battling Dementia and Showing Her True Self

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Discover Wendy Williams' emotional journey battling dementia and revealing her natural hair in a tearful reunion with Blac Chyna!

In a shocking turn of events, Wendy Williams, the former talk show host, has been placed under a legal guardianship in 2022, managing both her finances and health. Recent updates reveal that Wendy has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, shedding light on her health struggles. Despite these challenges, Wendy's family has spoken out about her fight for freedom from the guardianship.

A new Lifetime documentary, 'Where Is Wendy Williams?', provides a glimpse into the host's health and state of mind. Wendy's niece, Alex Finnie, opens up about Wendy's health journey, adding emotional depth to the narrative. The documentary also features a touching moment where Wendy takes off her wig and shares an emotional reunion with Blac Chyna, showcasing an unexpected friendship.

Additionally, Wendy Williams has been candid about her battle with autoimmune illness Graves' Disease, memory loss, and substance abuse, showcasing the personal struggles she has faced. Wendy's openness about her health challenges has garnered support and empathy from her fans, highlighting her resilience in the face of adversity.

In a recent medical update, Wendy Williams was officially diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, the same form of dementia as actor Bruce Willis. This diagnosis adds another layer to Wendy's health journey, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness about dementia and related illnesses. The ongoing support for Wendy continues to grow as she navigates these challenging health conditions.

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Inside Wendy Williams' Fight to Be Freed from Her Guardianship ... (PEOPLE.com)

In 2022, Wendy Williams was placed under a legal guardianship which oversees both her finances and health โ€” now her family is speaking out about the ...

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Wendy Williams diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, aphasia ... (USA TODAY)

Talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, two years after her daytime talk show abruptly ended.

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Wendy Williams Health: Star Has Frontotemporal Dementia, Aphasia (Today.com)

A new documentary about Wendy Williams offers an update on the hosts health and state of mind.

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Wendy Williams' niece shares glimpse into the life of her aunt in new ... (ABC News)

Wendy Williams' niece, Alex Finnie, opens up to "Good Morning America" about Williams' health and the upcoming Lifetime documentary, "Where is Wendy ...

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Wendy Williams Takes Off Wig, Tears Up During Emotional Reunion ... (PEOPLE.com)

The former 'Wendy Williams Show' host and Blac Chyna reveal an unlikely friendship during a touching moment in the Lifetime docuseries 'Where Is Wendy ...

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Heartbreaking Wendy Williams Opens Up About Personal Hell She's ... (The Root)

In addition to autoimmune illness Graves' Disease, she's also battled memory loss and substance abuse. She found herself as the subject of shocking headlines ...

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Wendy Williams, 59, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and ... (Page Six)

โ€œAs 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 ...

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Emotional Wendy Williams shows off her natural hair after removing ... (Page Six)

Wendy Williams revealed her natural hair after removing her wig during a reunion with Blac Chyna in the documentary "Where is Wendy Williams?"

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Wendy Williams Diagnosed With Same Dementia as Bruce Willis (TV Insider)

The statement goes on to say that Williams underwent a battery of medical tests in 2023 and โ€œwas was officially diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and ...

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Wendy Williams takes off her wig for tearful reunion with Blac Chyna ... (Daily Mail)

Wendy Williams highlighted her long-standing friendship with Blac Chyna in a new excerpt from her upcoming Lifetime documentary.

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