▪ Wendy Williams, former talk show host, was diagnosed with primary aggressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in 2023.
▪ Aphasia affects language and communication abilities, while FTD impacts behavior and cognitive functions.
▪ Hollywood star Bruce Willis also suffers from these conditions, retiring from acting in 2022 due to aphasia and being diagnosed with FTD in 2023.
▪ Williams’ family is unaware of her treatment facility and only communicates with her when she calls.
▪ The news follows a People report that her family only speaks to her when she calls them.
▪ Williams is the subject of an upcoming Lifetime docuseries, “Where Is Wendy Williams?,” airing over two nights, Feb. 24 and 25.
▪ Williams’ care team emphasized the importance of early detection and empathy in addressing the stigma associated with dementia.
