Today.com | Thursday, February 22, 2024 
Wendy Williams diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia: What to know about her health

As rumors about Wendy Williams’ health continue to swirl, her care team revealed that she’s been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. A press release from Feb. 22, 2024, confirmed that “after undergoing a battery of medical tests,” Williams received the diagnosis in 2023. Frontotemporal dementia, also known as FTD, is a progressive condition that effects cognitive function and tends to result in changes in behavior, speech and disposition. Primary progressive aphasia is a subtype of FTD impacting communication, including speech, writing and the ability to understand language. The statement explained that Williams’ conditions have “presented significant hurdles” in the star’s’ life, acknowledging the ongoing speculation about Williams’ health. “Over the past few years, questions have been raised at times about Wendy’s ability to process information and many have speculated about Wendy’s condition, particularly when she began to lose words, act erratically at times, and have difficulty understanding financial transactions,” the release stated. It added that the decision to share this news was difficult, but in doing so, Williams and her team are hoping to raise awareness about aphasia and FTD…Read more