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US presenter Wendy Williams, 59, diagnosed with aphasia and dementia
US TV host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, her care team have announced ahead of an upcoming documentary about her struggles
In a lengthy statement her care team have announced: "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." Sharing that she had been having difficulty processing information, remembering words, and understanding financial transactions, they continued: "In 2023, after undergoing a battery of medical tests, Wendy was officially diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia (Image: Getty)"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."
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