Wendy Williams finds struggling in a restrictive $18,000 per month memory unit people’s section she’s currently residing in. Williams recently expressed her feelings of being trapped in this living situation during an interview on NewsNation’s Banfield show on February 27. The 60-year-old former talk show host provided insights into her daily life at the assisted living facility while grappling with her conservatorship.
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Williams highlighted the lack of freedom in her current environment, noting that she resides on the fifth floor in a designated ‘memory unit’ for individuals with memory loss challenges. She described her experiences, stating that she has been in the facility for close to a year now and expressed feelings of suffocation due to the restrictions imposed on her. Williams shared her observations about other residents in the memory unit who require assistance with daily tasks such as showering and oral hygiene due to their memory-related issues.
The television personality raised concerns about the exorbitant costs of the memory unit at $18,000 each month and questioned the reasons behind her placement in this facility. Williams emphasised her desire to leave the building rather than just the memory unit itself, mentioning her three-year stay in the ward and her longing to break free from the guardianship. She shared her emotional struggles, labelling the situation as suffocating and isolating.
In earlier emotional revelations on The Breakfast Club show on January 16, Williams tearfully pleaded for release from her conservatorship and departure from the wellness facility in New York City where she was mandated to reside. Despite denying any cognitive impairments, she expressed feeling imprisoned among elderly residents and detailed restrictions on her movement within the facility, including regulated medication administration and limited visitation permissions.
Williams’ battle with her legal guardianship began in May 2022, with her court-appointed guardian Sabrina Morrissey overseeing her financial and health affairs. Subsequent medical assessments in February 2024 revealed diagnoses of progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) for Williams. As tensions escalated between Williams and Morrissey over her competency, a court filing by Morrissey asserted Williams’ cognitive impairment and permanent disability, sparking a call for a new medical evaluation.
Support for Williams has been growing, with Suzanne Bass, a former television producer for Williams, recently expressing solidarity and advocating for the termination of her conservatorship. Bass, who reconnected with Williams after years, shared heartwarming sentiments about their recent communication and highlighted the challenges Williams is facing under the guardianship. Her call to #FreeWendy and rallying for empathy and support for Williams resonated with many followers.
As Williams continues to navigate her legal battles and struggles with her living conditions, public attention and concern for her well-being persist. The ongoing narrative surrounding her situation underscores the complexities and challenges individuals face under legal conservatorships. The evolving story of Wendy Williams serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of autonomy, dignity, and support for individuals experiencing similar circumstances.