“We’ve all seen the images over the last few months — and, really, few years — of what has seemed like a spiral for my aunt,” Williams’ niece Alex Finnie told People. “It was shocking and heartbreaking to see her in this state.”
Today, Williams remains in an institution, receiving around the clock care for her “cognitive issues.” According to People, she’s been a patient at the facility since April 2023.
It’s believed by doctors that her cognitive issues are the direct result of her struggle with alcohol abuse, Wendy’s son revealed. However, while Wendy has been institutionalized, Wendy’s sister, Wanda, tells People the only person who has full access to the host is her court-appointed legal guardian.
“The people who love her cannot see her. I think the big [question] is: How the hell did we get here?”
And while those questions still haven’t been answered, Wanda said only one thing is for sure. “There is not a person in this family who doesn’t want the same thing for Wendy, and that is her health. She can’t wait to start the next chapter of her life,” Alex added.
It’s been years since the public received a reputable health update on longtime talk show host Wendy Williams. Now the talk show host is speaking out herself.
