Daytime talk show legend Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with dementia and aphasia..
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Last year, Williams, 59, was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, according to a Thursday press release from her representatives
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Williams made a name for herself as the host of The Wendy Williams Show from 2008-2021
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She stepped down from the show following medical issues, and has been open in the past about struggling with Graves' Disease, an autoimmune disorder, and Lymphedema, a long-term condition .
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The announcement comes ahead of the premiere of a two-part documentary about the host’s life, titled Where Is Wendy Williams? The documentary will air on Lifetime on Feb. 24 and 25
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Wendy is still able to do many things for herself,” the statement said. “Most importantly she maintains her trademark sense of humor and is receiving the care she requires to make sure she is protected
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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
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Keep her in your prayer for her speedy recovery
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