Wendy Williams diagnosed with aphasia and dementia

US daytime talkshow host’s team confirms diagnosis in effort ‘to correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health’

Wendy Williams, a longtime US daytime talkshow host, has been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia, her team has confirmed in a press release.

On Thursday, Williams’ team shared a “very personal update” in an effort “to correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health”.