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Wendy Williams' Team Reveals She Has Been Diagnosed With Dementia & Aphasia


Rumors about Wendy Williams' health and well-being have hit a fever pitch, and now the world is getting some answers -- and the news is shocking. On

On Thursday morning, Wendy’s team sent out a press release indicating that she has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia “after undergoing a battery of medical tests.” If the names of those cognitive conditions sound familiar to you, they should. 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.” “The decision to share this news was difficult and made after careful consideration, not only to advocate for understanding and compassion for Wendy, but to raise awareness about aphasia and frontotemporal dementia and support the thousands of others facing similar circumstances.

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