Wendy Williams’ health deteriorated before her dementia and aphasia diagnosis, primarily attributed to reported alcohol abuse.
In 2019, during rehabilitation, she was informed of alcohol-related brain damage, warned that continued drinking would worsen the damage.
Sources revealed she faced forgetfulness and denial about the severity.
Due to Graves disease and Lymphedema, her kidneys couldn’t flush alcohol properly, intensifying the impact.
Her son expressed concern in a 2023 interview, emphasizing how alcohol abuse exacerbated existing health issues.
On February 22, 2024, her team confirmed the dementia and aphasia diagnosis after years of declining health.
