Wendy Williams’ New Medical Evaluation Confirms Dementia Diagnosis, Guardian Moves to Extend Legal Control

 Wendy Williams, once hailed as the “Queen of Daytime Talk,” remains at the center of a heated legal battle over her personal freedom. This week, her court-appointed guardian formally requested an extension of her guardianship until November 5, 2025, following the results of a new, comprehensive medical evaluation that confirmed her diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and aphasia—a condition that affects speech and cognitive function.

The evaluation, which included advanced neurological testing and brain scans, reaffirmed the 2023 diagnosis that led to the initiation of the guardianship. According to court filings, the guardian’s legal team argued that continued supervision is necessary due to Wendy’s ongoing cognitive challenges, especially as her family and inner circle have recently begun to question the legitimacy of the guardianship.

Wendy’s court-appointed guardian, attorney Sabrina Morrissey, has overseen her affairs since 2022 after concerns were raised about her health, finances, and overall well-being. In legal documents, Morrissey’s attorneys cited recent “complications” arising from public and legal pushback by Wendy’s ex-husband Kevin Hunter and other family members, who believe the guardianship is no longer appropriate—and possibly never was.

Despite the medical findings, Wendy herself has consistently denied she is incapacitated. In an emotional public message earlier this year, she described the guardianship as deeply restrictive and even abusive. “I feel like I’m in prison,” she said in a phone interview. “I’m not mentally gone. Why am I being treated like this?”

In June 2025, Wendy and Kevin Hunter filed a joint $250 million federal lawsuit against Morrissey, financial institution Wells Fargo, and others, alleging abuse of power, ADA violations, financial exploitation, and deprivation of rights. The suit demands not only the termination of the guardianship but also a full audit of her financial and legal history.

Tensions further escalated when Wendy’s team revealed she had previously taken and passed a hospital-issued mental competency exam, with her caregiver publicly stating that she was “not incapacitated.” However, the recent evaluation—reportedly far more detailed and overseen by a team of neurologists—contradicted that finding, reaffirming that her condition is both real and progressive.

The discrepancy between test results has ignited a wider conversation about how cognitive disorders are diagnosed and how such diagnoses impact personal liberty, especially for public figures. Critics argue that the guardianship system in the U.S. lacks transparency and is vulnerable to misuse, with Wendy’s situation serving as a high-profile example.

For now, Wendy remains in a memory care facility, with her guardian continuing to manage her finances and medical decisions. Her family and legal team are expected to challenge the court’s next ruling, and the outcome may depend on whether a judge agrees to reconsider the latest medical evidence—or whether public pressure will force broader reforms to the guardianship system itself.

As Wendy’s supporters continue to rally behind the hashtag #FreeWendy, the next few months promise to be pivotal—not just for her, but for how the system protects (or fails to protect) those deemed legally incapacitated.