Wendy Williams released her first public statement since it was announced she was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
Wendy Williams has spoken out for the first time since it was revealed she was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
The 59-year-old television personality was diagnosed with the conditions in 2023, her representatives confirmed in a statement Thursday. On Friday, Williams’ representatives shared a personal statement from the talk show host that was facilitated by her care team.
“I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD),” Williams wrote. “Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming.
“The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the power of unity and the need for compassion. I hope that others with FTD may benefit from my story.”
“I want to also thank the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration for their kind words of support and their extraordinary efforts to raise awareness of FTD,” Williams added.
“I continue to need personal space and peace to thrive. Please just know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated.”
In their Thursday statement, Williams’ representatives explained they were revealing her diagnoses on her behalf to “correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health.”
“Over the past few years, questions have been raised at times about Wendy’s ability to process information, and many have speculated about Wendy’s condition, particularly when she began to lose words, act erratically at times and have difficulty understanding financial transactions,” the statement said.
“In 2023, after undergoing a battery of medical tests, Wendy was officially diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
