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What Is Aphasia Dementia? Inside Wendy Williams’ Diagnosis After Months Spent Out of the Public Eye

Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, conditions which present 'significant hurdles' for the host.

“Wendy would not have received confirmation of these diagnoses were it not for the diligence of her current care team, who she chose, and the extraordinary work of the specialists at Weill Cornell Medicine. Primary progressive aphasia is a type of dementia that impacts the frontal or temporal areas of the brain, according to the Mayo Clinic. “Most importantly she maintains her trademark sense of humor and is receiving the care she requires to make sure she is protected and that her needs are addressed.

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