In today’s edition of What in the Daytime Drama Is Going On?, Wendy Williams’ health update is making headlines, and let’s just say the tea is… bittersweet.
The former queen of daytime TV, now 60, is reportedly dealing with some serious health challenges. Her legal guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, recently filed a memo that paints a grim picture: Wendy is “cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated.” Yes, you read that right—permanently. Like your ex’s bad taste in music, but, you know, way more heartbreaking.
Court Docs: More Drama Than a Hot Topics Segment
Sabrina’s lawyer marched into a New York court in November, armed with documents that could rival The Real Housewives Reunion for emotional intensity. The letter, dripping with legalese and sadness, declared Wendy, “an acclaimed entertainer who, tragically, has been afflicted by early-onset dementia and, as a result, has become cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated.”
Ouch. That’s a gut punch of a sentence if we’ve ever read one. And yes, we’re looking at you, Page Six, for pulling no punches in reporting it.
Wait, Didn’t We Hear About This Before?
Back in May 2023, whispers about Wendy’s health were already making the rounds. She was diagnosed with both aphasia and dementia, which, in simpler terms, means Wendy’s fighting battles most of us can’t even imagine. The diagnosis has kept her under legal guardianship since 2022, and Sabrina Morrissey has been calling the shots ever since. We’re guessing Sabrina’s job comes with a hefty side order of stress.
Lifetime, You’re Doing What Now?
Here’s where things take a turn for the Lifetime-movie ironic. Sabrina’s latest legal Hail Mary was all about stopping the release of Where Is Wendy Williams?, a documentary that, spoiler alert, Lifetime went ahead and released anyway. Lifetime, clearly unbothered, said, “Where is she? Oh, we’ll show you. Tuesdays at 8, right after Married at First Sight!”
Unfortunately for Sabrina, the court didn’t side with her, and the documentary rolled out as planned. Because nothing screams “sensitive portrayal of someone’s health struggles” quite like a network famous for airing movies titled Cheerleader Murder Mystery.
The Bigger Picture
For fans of Wendy, this news feels like a bad breakup you saw coming but hoped would somehow resolve itself. From her iconic clapbacks to her legendary “How you doin’?” catchphrase, Wendy carved a place for herself in pop culture that no one else can fill.
Now, as the world grapples with the reality of her condition, Lifetime’s documentary might answer the question in its title. But let’s be real—if Wendy were watching this unfold, she’d probably be sipping her tea, raising an eyebrow, and giving a side-eye so sharp it could cut glass.
Here’s hoping she finds peace, support, and, dare we say, the occasional messy headline she’d normally live for. Miss you on the purple chair, Wendy.
