US presenter Wendy Williams, 59, diagnosed with aphasia and dementia

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Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.The update on her health comes ahead of a new documentary 'Where Is Wendy Williams?' which will see the US TV presenter, 59, open up about her health struggles following her disappearance from the public eye.

In a lengthy statement her care team have announced: "As Wendy’s fans are aware, in the past she has been open with the public about her medical struggles with Graves’ Disease and Lymphedema as well as other significant challenges related to her health." Sharing that she had been having difficulty processing information, remembering words, and understanding financial transactions, they continued: "In 2023, after undergoing a battery of medical tests, Wendy was officially diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). "Aphasia, a condition affecting language and communication abilities, and frontotemporal dementia, a progressive disorder impacting behavior and cognitive functions, have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy’s life." They wrote that Wendy had decided to share her diagnosis with the public to "advocate for understanding and compassion" and "raise awareness about aphasia and frontotemporal dementia." And sharing how Wendy is doing amid her health battles, they continued: "Wendy is still able to do many things for herself.

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.