Wendy Williams’ Ongoing Conservatorship and Health Evaluation
March 10, 2023 — Notable TV personality Wendy Williams has recently been the focal point of discussions surrounding her health and legal status, leading to growing public and media interest. The former talk show host was escorted by the New York Police Department from her assisted living facility to a local hospital after a reportedly alarming incident.
Alleged Call for Help
Reports indicate that Williams wrote a note seeking assistance, which she allegedly dropped out of her facility’s window. This led to her hospitalization on March 10 for an evaluation process that included a mental capacity test.
Details of Conservatorship
Under the legal supervision of court-appointed guardian Sabrina Morrissey since May 2022, Williams is embroiled in a legal effort to dissolve her conservatorship. Morrissey claims in court documents that Williams suffers from severe cognitive impairment, suggesting her condition is irrevocable and fatal.
Contentious Diagnostic Dispute
Williams, denying allegations of dementia, firmly stated in a public interview on February 5 for The Breakfast Club, “I don’t have frontotemporal dementia… that’s a very rare thing for anybody to have.” She objects to the conservatorship’s portrayal of her mental health and instead argued, “I’m not incapacitated. I am not a baby.” Morrissey countered this by requesting a new medical assessment.
Assisted Living Experience
In a separate call to The Breakfast Club, Williams expressed discontent with her living conditions in the facility, asserting, “I am not cognitively impaired but I feel like I am in prison.” She highlighted issues with isolation and lack of autonomy, claiming restricted visitor access, lack of information on her medication, and prohibition on venturing outside.
As this situation develops, Wendy Williams’ story serves as a reminder of the complexities surrounding conservatorship, mental health, and personal autonomy. For individuals experiencing crises or in need of support, resources such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline are available at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or by texting TALK to 741741.
