Wendy Williams' Brother Speaks Out On Dementia Rumors
The Wendy Williams Show returned on Oct. 18 but without the show’s star due to her ongoing health issues. There are now reports the longtime talk show host is suffering from early signs of dementia. Williams’ brother, Tommy, is speaking out.
Tommy exclusively told The Sun, “We haven't had any alerts like that and I haven't seen anything like that or have had conversations with her that would lead me to believe that. We routinely go up and check on Wendy even though we're all down here in Florida.”
She continued, “I try to make it up there and my dad speaks with Wendy frequently. So no, we don't have any concerns concerning her mental state. It’s all physical."
There are reports that the talk show host is confined to a wheelchair, which Tommy didn’t address.
He also added, “I am trying to find out if she's coming down for Thanksgiving. I mean, she's normal like that."
The Wendy Williams Show was originally set to return Sept. 20 but was pushed back to October 4. The new season eventually premiered on Oct. 18 without Williams. Guest host have included Bevy Smith, Leah Remini and Sherri Shepherd.
TMZ reported Williams, 57, was voluntarily admitted to a New York City hospital on Sept. 14 for a psych evaluation. The outlet also reported she tested positive for the coronavirus, but she was vaccinated and asymptomatic. However, she has now tested negative for COVID-19 and has been released from the hospital.
On Nov. 8, Williams gave an update on Instagram, writing, "HOW YOU DOIN’? I MISS YOU ALL! As everyone knows, my health has been a hot topic. I’m making progress, but it’s just one of those things that’s taking longer than we expected."
She continued, "I’m a woman of a certain age, and I know enough to listen to my doctors and will return to my purple chair as soon as we all agree I’m ready. I want to thank all of my staff and our guest hosts for stepping up and stepping in while I can’t be there."
She also wrote "doing everything... to get back to work."
"But right now Wendy has to focus on Wendy. I love you for watching," she added.
It remains unknown when Wendy Williams will return to her talk show.
