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Wendy Williams Breaks Her Silence Amid Ongoing Health Struggles, Says She Needs ‘Personal Space’

One day after the former talk show host’s aphasia and frontotemporal dementia diagnosis became public, she released a statement regarding her health struggles.

One day after her aphasia and frontotemporal dementia diagnosis was revealed, The Wendy Williams Show alum released a statement to PEOPLE about her recent illnesses. “Please just know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated.” The Love Triangle alum has struggled with various health matters over the years including Graves’ disease, lymphedema, alcohol abuse and more. “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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