Former producer Wendy Williams believes she will never return to the small screen following her diagnosis of aphasia and dementia.
Williams’ team confirmed the news about his health status, stating that the disease “brought significant obstacles” in his life.
Wendy Williams’ return to TV is ‘Impossible’
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According to Suzanne Bass, former co-executive producer for “The Wendy Williams Show,” Williams’ recent diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and aphasia made it impossible for the talk show host to return to TV.
In an interview with People’s MagazineBass talked about the star’s health issues and how the end of his show has left a “void” in daytime TV.
“Since Wendy went off the air, there’s been a huge void in both daytime TV and pop culture. I guess there was always a glimmer of hope for him to come back, but since this diagnosis, that seems impossible. It makes me very sad,” Bass told the news outlet.
He continued, “I know it takes time to diagnose things like this. I’m sad about it all. Because people always say, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if Wendy made a comeback?'”
Bass emphasized that he is mostly concerned about Williams’ health: “I’m more sad about his health, not that he can’t make a comeback. To get such a diagnosis, there are some finalities to it.”
Suzanne Bass Recalls Possible ‘Early Signs’ of Wendy Williams’ Condition
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In his conversation with the news outlet, Bass recalled what may have been the first signs of Williams’ health problems during his run on the talk show, which ran for 13 seasons from 2008 to 2022.
“You can go back and look at the show, and there are really long periods of silence where he doesn’t speak,” Bass said. “And you think, ‘What’s going on? There are early signs [of something wrong] where you catch words, have difficulty gathering thoughts and remembering things. Maybe that’s what happened then.’”
The former producer also shared that he hasn’t been in touch with Williams since his show ended in 2022. He also revealed that when Williams struggled to “remember something” during one of their several calls, it made him think of himself. own mother, who has Alzheimer’s disease.
“The last few times I spoke to Wendy, I remember that she reminded me of my mother,” the former producer said. “My mother has Alzheimer’s. Dementia is a form in his case. I just remember calling my brother and saying, ‘Oh my God. I just spoke to Wendy. She reminds me of Mom.’”
Talk Show Host Team Confirms News Of His Illness In Press Release
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In a press release, Williams’ team confirmed that the former talk show host was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and primary progressive aphasia.
FTD is a disorder that affects behavior and cognitive function, while aphasia affects language and communication skills. Williams’ condition is similar to Hollywood A-list actor Bruce Willis, who was diagnosed with dementia last year after first being diagnosed with aphasia in 2022.
The Williams team said: “Over the last 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 her words, acting erratically at times. certain, and have difficulty understanding financial transactions.”
They continued, “The decision to share this news was difficult and was made after careful consideration, not only to support understanding and compassion for Wendy but to raise awareness of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia and support the thousands of others who face the same condition. “
In a press release, the team shared that their goal to raise awareness is because of the stigma people diagnosed with dementia and aphasia tend to face, especially when they start to show certain changes in their behavior.
“Unfortunately, many individuals diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia face stigma and misunderstanding, especially when they begin to show behavioral changes but have not yet received a diagnosis,” they added.
Wendy Williams Family Slam Court Release Custody
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Prior to the release of Williams’ documentary, “Where Is Wendy Williams?” His family spoke out about court-appointed guardianships, calling the system “broken” for shutting them out.
“How did she go from the aunt or sister that we love and are healthy for a minute to this person who is in and out of the hospital?” Williams’ sister, Wanda Finnie, wondered during an interview with People magazine.
Finnie added, “How is that system better than a system that can be implemented by families? I do not know. I know that the system is broken. I hope that at some point, Wendy becomes strong enough where she can speak for herself.”
The documentary’s producer, Mark Fords, also shared his concerns about the court not allowing Williams’ family sufficient access to him amid his struggle.
“Just because you’re under care doesn’t mean you’re getting 24/7 care,” Ford said. “When we got to know Wendy’s family, it was clear to us that this was a good family, and the question remained in our minds: Why couldn’t that family be a part of Wendy’s life? Why can’t the family serve as his guardian? I still don’t have the full answer.”
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