Wendy Williams' Dementia Diagnosis Disputed By Top Neurologist
By Afouda Bamidele on November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM EST
The drama surrounding the state of Wendy Williams' cognitive state continues, with new examination results reportedly shutting down the dementia narrative.
It is no secret that the former shock jock has been under a court-appointed guardianship since May 2022 after her bank, Wells Fargo, raised concerns about her mental capacity. In 2023, her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, alleged that she had been diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
Wendy Williams and her loved ones have repeatedly denied the alleged diagnosis, insisting that she was not cognitively impaired like Morrissey claimed. Now, a top neurologist has called BS on the court-appointed guardian's dementia narrative.
Wendy Williams Receives Good News After New Medical Evaluation
Sources with direct knowledge about Williams' case recently revealed that she had undergone a medical evaluation with a top neurologist. The results were reportedly sent to her legal team late last month, disputing the frontotemporal dementia claims.
According to sources, the neurologist gave Williams a clean bill of health, declaring that she did not have dementia. TMZ reported that the new examination results contradicted Morrissey's findings, as the court-appointed guardian noted that Williams had tested positive for the degenerative condition.
Given the contradicting medical evaluation results, it made many wonder about the actual state of Williams' health. The outlet shared that it had spoken to multiple medical experts, who stressed that someone with dementia would not experience the positive recovery Williams has displayed.
Fans Rally In Former Talk Show Host's Corner Following The No Dementia Results
The former host of "The Wendy Williams Show" shocked fans with her complete 180 change after embarking on a sobriety journey three years ago. She has continued to flaunt her improved health amid her guardianship, repeatedly proving that she wasn't cognitively impaired.
Following news of the no dementia diagnosis, fans flooded X with cries for Williams' freedom. Many claimed they always knew she did not have the degenerative condition like Morrissey alleged, with someone declaring:
"Somebody is about to get SUED!!!!! How many months/years of psych meds have they had this woman on, for no reason???"
A fan echoed similar sentiments, writing, "She needs a multi-million dollar payout immediately, and the judge needs their license revoked. She also needs to sue the entire planet."
A third described Williams' situation as "medical racism," while another X user noted that everyone involved in her guardianship should be imprisoned.
The Media Personality's Freedom Efforts Faced A Major Setback
Williams' alleged dementia diagnosis resurfaced in August following another medical evaluation. The Blast covered the story, reporting that Morrissey's attorney implored the court for an extension of the guardianship based on the examination results.
The filing implied that the results of the medical evaluation showcased the need for Williams' continued guardianship under Morrissey. Although the results weren't detailed in the legal documents, sources alleged that Williams was re-diagnosed with FTD and aphasia.
The alleged results came months after Williams revealed she had undergone a different medical evaluation. She shared in March that she underwent mental competency tests and "passed with flying colors," a claim her caretaker, Ginalia Monterrosa, echoed.
A Judge Allowed The Entertainer's Deposition In A Separate Case
Besides fighting for her freedom, Williams was involved in a separate case regarding the 2024 Lifetime documentary about her situation. The Blast shared that the lawsuit was between Morrissey and A&E Television Networks, with the court-appointed guardian fighting against the docuseries' release.
On September 15, a judge issued an order to extend the stay of the legal proceedings in the docuseries' lawsuit pending a review of Williams' guardianship case. Additionally, the judge agreed with A&E Television Networks' request to depose Williams in the case despite her alleged dementia diagnosis.
Williams was scheduled to be deposed on November 4 in a "de bene esse" setting. This meant that she would be deposed "in anticipation of future need," where a witness's ability to testify might decline due to circumstances like fading memory, age, and health.
Wendy Williams Reportedly Discovered Her Financial Status Through The Media
Williams faced another situation last month when she learned about her finances through the media. The Blast reported that she claimed she was unaware of the state of her finances since Morrissey took control of her wealth.
According to the report, Williams was shelling out approximately $25,000 in rent for her apartment in the Coterie; however, she believed she was paying $18,000. Due to the disparity, the media personality was worried Morrissey had been secretly chipping away at her wealth.
Williams claimed she had no idea how much the court-appointed guardian was removing to cover her bills, revealing that she was given a meager allowance of $200-$300 weekly to survive. She claimed the sum was so small that she only spent it on Twizzlers and magazines.
Will Wendy Williams escape her guardianship?
