Wendy Williams’ court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, has filed a request for a new medical evaluation following the television host’s recent public statements denying her diagnosed health conditions. The legal filing, submitted after Williams’ appearance on The Breakfast Club, calls for a comprehensive neurological and psychological assessment to confirm the accuracy of her diagnosis.
Williams, 60, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and primary progressive aphasia in 2023. Despite these medical determinations, she recently insisted that the diagnosis was incorrect. “I don’t have frontotemporal dementia…it’s disgusting,” Williams said during the radio interview. “That’s a very rare thing for anybody to have.” She further dismissed claims of being incapacitated, adding, “I am not a baby.”
Guardian Seeks Clarity on Wendy Williams’ Health
In response, Morrissey’s legal team emphasized the necessity of a thorough re-evaluation. “Given that Williams has now repeatedly stated publicly that she disagrees with her diagnosis, it would be prudent for her to undergo a new medical evaluation that will involve comprehensive neurological and psychological testing by a specialist in the field,” the filing stated.
Williams’ statements have intensified the ongoing legal dispute between her guardian and A&E Networks over the Lifetime documentary Where Is Wendy Williams? Morrissey has argued that Williams lacked the capacity to consent to the documentary, describing it as exploitative. Meanwhile, A&E has denied wrongdoing, countering that the documentary revealed concerns about Williams’ guardianship and its impact on her well-being.
During her interview, Williams appeared to distance herself from the lawsuit. “I’ve worked with Lifetime several times,” she said. “Enough that I would love to do something with Lifetime again. They are good people to me and I am good people to them.”
Morrissey maintains that the lawsuit is in Williams’ best interest. “The whole point of the A&E matter is to benefit Williams and her estate,” the filing noted, emphasizing that any recovered funds could support Williams’ healthcare needs.
If a new medical evaluation determines that Williams is capable of making her own legal and medical decisions, Morrissey stated she would reconsider pursuing the case. “In the extremely unlikely event that Williams somehow now has the mental capacity to direct this litigation, I have no interest in continuing the lawsuit,” she affirmed.
The legal proceedings remain ongoing, with Williams’ health status at the center of the debate. Morrissey insists that the issue “deserves renewed careful consideration by qualified experts and should not be left to careless speculation in tabloids, radio, or on the internet.”