Wendy Williams, the 59-year-old former talk show queen, addressed her fans a day after her team revealed she was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
‘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). Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming,’ she shared in a statement.
‘The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the power of unity and the need for compassion.’
‘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,’ she added.
Wendy finalized her statement writing, ‘I continue to need personal space and peace to thrive. Please just know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated.’
It was confirmed Thursday that Williams has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and primary progressive aphasia.
The care team for the star announced her new diagnosis in a press release.
They said Williams had undergone ‘a battery of medical tests’ before arriving at the diagnosis, which comes days ahead of the release of her Lifetime documentary Where Is Wendy Williams?, which details her struggles with alcohol abuse and mental health in recent years.
