Wendy Williams has really gone through it, and it’s more than apparent in the new Lifetime doc that just aired.
The 59-year-old former talk show host has been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia … the same diagnosis as Bruce Willis. In the doc, it’s clear Wendy has alcohol issues, downing an entire bottle of vodka.
The show highlights the effects of the disease, showing erratic behavior and frequent outbursts at her staff.
One of the most heartbreaking parts of the doc … there were moments where Wendy is aware she is dealing with an illness that is beyond her control, and it all feels hopeless.
The drinking was a big issue in the show, with her manager expressing concern that he doesn’t know how to get her off the bottle.
It’s clear from the doc Wendy is well down the road of cognitive decline.
The show chronicles the progression of the disease, with her driver talking about what he saw as Wendy lost her ability to function.
The show was filmed from August, 2022 to April, 2023.
A judge has created a guardianship over Wendy’s finances, although the documents are sealed, so no details.
Part 2 of the Lifetime show airs Sunday.
